Bidspirit auction | Antique French Holy Water Vessel

Antique French Holy Water Vessel (Bénitier) - Antique French holy water vessel (bénitier), 19th century, dedicated to ”Our Lady of Lourdes.” Miniature figure of the Madonna (Mary), hand-carved and decorated in hand-worked foam. Framed beneath a concave glass set in a black wooden frame decorated with brass embellishments and mounted white ceramic cabochons, with a cross ornament at the upper end.  The lower section incorporates a white-glazed ceramic water font in the form of a shell.  Dimensions: 15.5×9 cm. 73 g. Light wear.