19th Century French Faience Bénitier, or Wall Pocket, Hand-Painted
19th Century French Faience Bénitier, or Wall Pocket, Hand-Painted
$375.00
A pair of 19th century French faience wall pockets, or a bénitiers, or holy water fonts, used for devotional blessings upon entering or leaving the home. Commonly used today as a bud vase for flowers or as a decorative item. Hand-painted in beautiful vivid colors of blue, green, yellow and orange on white ground and decorated with a man and woman in traditional dress and decorated with flowers. In good condition with minor glaze loss. Made by HB Quimper with mark on back. Circa 1890-1905. Shipping: $30
Dimensions: 4H x 2.5"W x 1.75"D
#83453
