Antique 1800s French holy water font. This holy water font is made of tin and decorated with repousse motifs. This antique repousse stoup is in fantastic condition. Repoussé or repoussage is a metalworking technique in which a malleable metal is shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a design in low relief. A stoup is a basin used for holy water. The basin is shallow and has a wide rim that is perfect for dipping fingers into before making the sign of the cross. The stoup is an essential part of religious worship and is a cherished item in many homes.
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