Bénitiers

These two lovely bénitiers from Lourdes to hold drops of holy water were found in Paris on separate occasions...
[Over the years I have come across some beautiful pieces but they were always coveted by certain clients and I have had to let them go!]

Detail of the metal relief attached to the below bénitiere depicting the miraculous vision of Bernadette in the grotto of Lourdes...

c. pre-1950's
glass bowl attached to marble plaque with metal medallion
[16 cm in length x 11 cm at widest]

CAD/US$200/Euros140

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"JE SUIS L'IMMACULEE CONCEPTION"
engraved on the upper arch "ribbon"
"NOTRE DAME DE LOURDES"
engraved on the bottom "ribbon"

c. pre-1950's
spelter
[27.5 cm in length x 13 cm wide]

CAD/US$300/Euros200