~ 19th Century French Champlevé Enamel & Marble Cross with Font ~
A 19th Century French Champlevé Enamel and Marble Cross & Font decorated with foliage and vines.
The inscription on the cross reads ‘Souvenir de 1ere Communion’ (Souvenir of the 1st Communion).
The impressive Holy Water font is reminiscent of a church font in its construction with matching hinged lid.
The piece has a brass back plate complete with suspension ring for hanging.
~ Condition ~
There is a natural vein of colour on the left-hand side of the cross.
There are tiny nibbles on the edge of the marble that can be felt when passing a finger along.
I would describe the condition as ‘Very Good’.
The Enamel is in perfect condition.
The brass plate on the back shows ageing commensurate with the age of the object.
~ Dimensions ~
Total Height: 30cm (11 ¾ inches).
Total Width: 7 inches (18cm)
Enamel Cross Height: 18.5cm (7 ¼ inches).
Enamel Cross Width: 12cm (4 ¾ inches).
Depth of font lid: 4.5cm (1 ¾ inches).
Depth of marble and brass plate: 1cm
Weight: 1.45Kg
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