Beautiful antique French holy water font (benitier) in pristine condition. The backplate is made of onyx marble, and the silver-plated medallion depicts a detailed image of the Virgin Mary in prayer. The medallion is signed 'O.R.', referring to the renowned Italian/French artist and medallist Oscar Ruffony (1874-1946). This is an authentic, handmade artistic design. The back of the plate is made of copper. The holy water font is complete with a glass container for holy water. Dimensions: height 16 cm, width 10.5 cm, depth 4 cm. Weight: 425 grams
