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Hand-carved in Italy during the 1700s, this holy water font was crafted from beautiful Verona rosso marble. Known for its …
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Hand-carved in Italy during the 1700s, this holy water font was crafted from beautiful Verona rosso marble. Known for its reddish color and light veining, this particular stone has a wonderful rose color with light gray, cream, and brown veining. Thick gadroon lobes adorn the outside of the oval basin, beneath a quarter-round rim under a raised molding.
Paired with a white marble column and a limestone plinth, the applications for our holy water font are quite numerous. This would make an interesting powder room sink (a drain hole would need to be added) or a unique fountain for a courtyard. It could even be utilized as a birdbath in a rose garden. As the basin is not attached to the pedestal, the font could also be used as a fascinating decorative bowl for a large table, such as on a stone table under a covered patio.
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- Dimensions
- 27.75ʺW × 20.5ʺD × 23ʺH
- Styles
- Italian
- Period
- 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Limestone
- Marble
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Rose
- Condition Notes
- Very good antique condition with fleabites and minor losses. Light age separations and buildup to the interior, commensurate with age … moreVery good antique condition with fleabites and minor losses. Light age separations and buildup to the interior, commensurate with age and use. To use as a sink basin, a drainage hole would need to be created. The white marble column and limestone plinth are not original to the font (18th century date refers only to the lobed basin). less
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