French 19th Century Holy Water Font with Onyx and Cloisonné

Antique French Onyx & Cloisonné Benetier "Holy Water Font", Circa 1920's.

A decorative French wall-mounted holy water font or bénitier, dating from the late 19th century. The cross-shaped plaque is made from pale green onyx and mounted with an ornate gilt...

A lovely water font with an unusual silver and gold orthodox church center medallion.

This colorful marble and brass cross with holy water recipient was created in France, circa 1880. The antique cross features beautiful, intricate cloisonné work with enamel, stone an...

Beautiful antique crucifix cross in cloisonné arabesque and floral shaped enamel and gilt bronze by the Ferdinand Barbedienne foundry. Signed F. Barbedienne. France 19th century. Tr...

Rare Antique French Gold Bronze, Enamel & Rouge Marble "Benetier" Holy Water Font. Exquisite French Workmanship

French 1950 wall cross and water font in faience, manufactured with the same expertise as tiles. The Henriot Quimper manufacture was created in the 19th mid-century. This wall cross...

Antique large cloisonné enamel wall crucifix with font French, Late 19th Century Height 57cm, width 33cm, depth 7cm This superb decorative cross is designed to hang on a wall, enabled by the small clover-shaped gilt metal handle which surmounts the top. The cross is shaped as a traditional Christian budded crucifix, and features stunning cloisonné enamel decoration that is expertly contrasted by an ebonised wood backing. The cross is centred by a budded panel, that features four blooming flowers wrapped within their vines in a heart-esque pattern. These designs are bordered by a red and gilt geometric surround, which provides an interesting contrast to the more flowing linearity within. Similar flower-and-vine motifs, as well as similar geometric bordering, adorn the rest of the cross’s main body. The colour contrasts within the cloisonné enamel are particularly pleasing, with the pale-yellow ground making the bright hues of the foliate decoration stand out. At the bottom of the cross sits a font, or stoup, originally designed to hold holy water. The font is also decorated with cloisonné enamel, but employs a geometric layered design in differing shades. The reverse of the cross is stamped ‘1138’. Replete with refined decorative elements, this excellent piece of religious décor...

19th Century French Bronze Desk Inkwell. This ornate inkwell exemplifies the refined artistry of 19th-century French decorative metalwork, combining intricate craftsmanship with vivi...

Holy water font crucifix Napoleon III, French, 19th century Wood, plated-brass and brass Metal benitier holy water font representing a shell. The crucifix is of painted wood, held i...