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AEOLOGY at RELIC ANTIQUES

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Item Details

A Finely carved White Marble Font or Stoup (called Bénitier in French) which came from a church in the Pays De La Loire in France.


The Stoup was for sprinkling holy water on entering the church. 


With a carved Walnut plaque made later as a top so that it can be used as a column for displaying a bust.


A typical geological vein runs up through one side of the column (see photos)


Measures 43 ins tall x 11ins diameter at the top, 13 ins at the base, (109 x 28 x 33 cms)


In good condition,  The column disassembles and there are a few tiny chips where the pieces join.  


Circa 1800-1860.  From France,

  • Period: 1800-1850
    • Price: £1,600.00
    • €1,818 Euro
    • $2,114 US Dollar
  • Location: London
    • Dimensions: H: 43cm (16.93in)
    • W: 11cm (4.33in)
    • D: 13cm (5.12in)