{"product_id":"antique-french-font","title":"Antique French Neo-Rococo Font","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis lovely \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eantique object is a\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e French Neo-Rococo holy water font\u003c\/span\u003e (known in French as a \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003ebénitier d'applique\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e), from the \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e19th century\u003c\/span\u003e. C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eommonly known as a bénitier. The piece features an intricate backplate with a central Latin cross. At the top, cherub or angelot heads gaze downward. At the base of the cross, a \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ecoiling snake\u003c\/span\u003e wraps around a globe or sphere, representing the Garden of Eden, the triumph over original sin, and the redemption of humanity through Christ. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe water font at the bottom is styled in the classic asymmetrical \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003escallop shell shape\u003c\/span\u003e (\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003erocaillerie\u003c\/em\u003e), heavily characteristic of the Neo-Rococo style popular during the 1800s. \u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eThese pieces were traditionally crafted in \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ecast brass, bronze, or gilded cast iron\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003efonte dorée\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIt was typically used as a wall-hanging stoup in a church entrance or home.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eThese decorative religious items are available in various finishes, including gilt bronze or embossed brass. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis lovely piece measures 9.75\" x 5.5\" and is in mint condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease email me with questions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monahan Papers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59737639354654,"sku":null,"price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6170\/1150\/files\/2026-08-0112.30.22_3d2ebcc4-d6bb-44c2-bdcf-54d5d6b4a3f1.jpg?v=1785932394","url":"https:\/\/www.monahanpapers.co\/products\/antique-french-font","provider":"Monahan Papers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}