This is a beautiful French porcelain and ormolu wall hanging holy water stoop, Circa 1890 in date.
The shaped plaque features a cross above an oval hand painted porcelain plaque, in the manner of KPM, depicting the Madonna, with a lidded holy water stoop below all mounted on a shaped blue velvet mount.
This example was probably designed for personal use at home, when people would place them by the front door or in the bedroom.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 33 x Width 14 x Depth 5
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 foot, 1 inch x Width 5 inches x Depth 2 inches
Our reference: A2213
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