Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 12

Late 18th Century Spanish Silver Baroque Holy Water Font with Gilt Virgin Mary

About the Item

This highly decorative silver holy water font or stoup, is stamped with hallmarks placing its manufacture in Aspiazu, Bilbao, Spain during the late 18th century. The raised figure of the Virgin Mary at the center is silver gilt (or vermeil), in which silver is plated with a thin coating of gold. The surrounding designs, abstract, floral and garlands, were handcrafted using a technique known as “repoussé” when flat silver is shaped by hammering from the reverse side, creating a raised design to be viewed from the front. The small bowl at the bottom, meant for holding holy water, is also hand fashioned and decorated in repoussé. Included with the stoup is a red magenta velvet covered wooden plaque from which it hangs. Stoups are smaller versions of the large holy water fonts found at the door of all Catholic churches, and are traditionally hung by the door of a home for the purpose of crossing one's self when entering or leaving. They are also found in bedrooms for bedtime prayer and blessings. The piece is in good shape, though a bit tarnished. We like this patina of age, but the new owner could bring it to a brilliant finish with some silver polish if desired. There is an old solder repair across the top, seen on the back. This seam is not visible when viewed from the front. Overall weight of the silver is 337.5 grams.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.18 in (36 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 2.96 in (7.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Baroque (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Hardwood,Silver,Velvet,Gilt,Repoussé
  • Place of Origin:
    Spain
  • Period:
    Late 18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Repaired: There is an old solder repair across the top of the silver piece, visible from the back. When this was done, and by whom, is unknown. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. The mounting plaque measures 46cm high x 33cm wide x 2cm deep.
  • Seller Location:
    Madrid, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3306121569242
More From This SellerView All
  • 18th Century Spanish Baroque Trestle Style Writing Table Desk with Two Drawers
    Located in Madrid, ES
    A beautifully conserved Spanish writing table with mixtilinear “pata de lira” (lyre-shaped legs) displaying zig-zagging curves and undulations, in the Baroque ...
    Category

    Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

    Materials

    Wood

    18th Century Spanish Baroque Trestle Style Writing Table Desk with Two Drawers

    18th Century Spanish Baroque Trestle Style Writing Table Desk with Two Drawers

  • 18th Century Spanish Arab Style Copper Water Jug with Compound Dome Lid
    Located in Madrid, ES
    Copper containers of varying shapes and sizes have been used in Spanish homes and kitchens for many centuries. Copper and its alloys were particularly popular metals for storing and preparing foodstuffs, not only because they were they durable, but because these metals exhibited natural antibacterial properties. This particular jug, most likely made for the storage and serving of liquids such as water or milk, exhibits strong Hispano-Moresque influences. The baluster shape, subtle geometric patterns on the neck, and fitted, "compound" dome lid all reference Spanish Arab...
    Category

    Antique 18th Century Spanish Islamic Pitchers

    Materials

    Copper, Wrought Iron

    18th Century Spanish Arab Style Copper Water Jug with Compound Dome Lid

    18th Century Spanish Arab Style Copper Water Jug with Compound Dome Lid

  • 18th Century Spanish Arab Style Copper Water / Milk Jug with Decorative Seam
    Located in Madrid, ES
    Copper containers of varying shapes and sizes have been used in Spanish homes and kitchens for many centuries. Copper and its alloys were particularly popular metals for storing and preparing foodstuffs, not only because they were durable, but because these metals exhibited natural antibacterial properties. This particular jug, most likely made for the storage and serving of liquids such as water or milk, exhibits strong Hispano-Moresque influences. The baluster shape, subtle geometric patterns on the neck, and fitted, domed lid all reference Spanish Arab...
    Category

    Antique 18th Century Spanish Islamic Vases

    Materials

    Copper, Wrought Iron

    18th Century Spanish Arab Style Copper Water / Milk Jug with Decorative Seam

    18th Century Spanish Arab Style Copper Water / Milk Jug with Decorative Seam

  • 19th Century Hand-Painted Folk Art Spanish Tambourine with Artist's Signature
    Located in Madrid, ES
    A painted rustic city scene framed by a branch of exquisite pink flowers adorns this small Spanish tambourine. Skillfully painted with an illegible a...
    Category

    Antique 19th Century Spanish Folk Art Musical Instruments

    Materials

    Wood, Leather

    19th Century Hand-Painted Folk Art Spanish Tambourine with Artist's Signature

    19th Century Hand-Painted Folk Art Spanish Tambourine with Artist's Signature

  • 18th Century Spanish Hammered Copper Pitcher with Iron Handle
    Located in Madrid, ES
    Hammered, riveted and soldered in 18th century Spain, this copper container was made for common household use, but with its sculptural form, rich color and patina of age it surpasses...
    Category

    Antique 18th Century Spanish Rustic Jars

    Materials

    Copper, Wrought Iron

    18th Century Spanish Hammered Copper Pitcher with Iron Handle

    18th Century Spanish Hammered Copper Pitcher with Iron Handle

  • Antique 18th Century Spanish Leather Trunk with Decorative Nailhead Detailing
    Located in Madrid, ES
    An excellent example of the classic dome top Spanish "arcón" or travel chest / trunk. Constructed of wood, the exterior is completely covered in a dark brown leather and the top and front feature studded brass nails arranged in decorative patterns. The nailheads themselves are decorated with raised star shape. The functioning lock mechanism (key included), hasp and side carry handles are original and made of wrought iron. Included are a pair of matching studded leather "feet" or supports which raise the trunk off of the floor allowing air to circulate, thus protecting the bottom from moisture. A solid and useable trunk...
    Category

    Antique 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Trunks and Luggage

    Materials

    Wrought Iron

    Antique 18th Century Spanish Leather Trunk with Decorative Nailhead Detailing

    Antique 18th Century Spanish Leather Trunk with Decorative Nailhead Detailing

    Free Shipping
You May Also Like
  • 17th/ 18th Century Italian Baroque Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup
    Located in Buisson, FR
    Beautiful Baroque marble holy water font or stoup, Unique and original period piece. Italy, circa 1650-1750. Weathered condition. Measures: H:10,5cm W:21,5cm D:19-26cm.
    Category

    Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

    Materials

    Marble

    17th/ 18th Century Italian Baroque Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup

    17th/ 18th Century Italian Baroque Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup

  • 18th Century Italian Hand-Carved Polychrome GIlt Holy Water Font
    Located in Milan, IT
    From Italy, Marche central region, a polychrome carved holy water font mid-18th century, a shaped panel with carved and gilt scrolls and acanthus leaf details. A green edge decoratio...
    Category

    Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Decorative Art

    Materials

    Poplar

    18th Century Italian Hand-Carved Polychrome GIlt Holy Water Font

    18th Century Italian Hand-Carved Polychrome GIlt Holy Water Font

  • Holy Water Font with Virgin Mary and Jesus Child in wood, Gilded 1980s
    By ANRI
    Located in Nuernberg, DE
    A wood carved holy water font. Attributed to an Italian or german wood carver. Made probably in the 1970s - 1980s. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. A nice addition to y...
    Category

    Vintage 1980s German Folk Art Religious Items

    Materials

    Wood

    Holy Water Font with Virgin Mary and Jesus Child in wood, Gilded 1980s

    Holy Water Font with Virgin Mary and Jesus Child in wood, Gilded 1980s

  • 19th Century Limestone Holy Water Font
    Located in Zedelgem, BE
    19th century Beautiful little holy water font in limestone (Italian church).
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XV Religious Items

    Materials

    Limestone

    19th Century Limestone Holy Water Font

    19th Century Limestone Holy Water Font

  • France Late 18th Century Baroque Silver Box
    Located in Brescia, IT
    France Late 18th century silver carriage shape box in Regency Style This magnificent piece of art of silver jewelery. It is an example of h...
    Category

    Antique Late 18th Century French Baroque Models and Miniatures

    Materials

    Silver

    France Late 18th Century Baroque Silver Box

    France Late 18th Century Baroque Silver Box

    Free Shipping
  • 18th Century Spanish Silver on Wood Baroque Reliquary
    Located in Buisson, FR
    Beautiful and detailed reliquary holder with a thin hammered layer of silver on wood. Beautiful details., Spain, circa 1750. Weathered and small losses.
    Category

    Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Abstract Sculptures

    Materials

    Silver

    18th Century Spanish Silver on Wood Baroque Reliquary

    18th Century Spanish Silver on Wood Baroque Reliquary

    No Reserve

Recently Viewed

View All

More Ways To Browse

New Items
New Items Of Furniture
Found Item
Antique Old Items
Old Antique Items
Small Antique Items
Spain Silver
Old Silver Items
Small Silver Item
Wooden Antique Items
Antique Spanish Silver
Religious Large Silver
Spanish Plate Large
18th Century Red And Gold
Wooden Plaque
Raised Gilt Plates
Spanish Baroque 18th Century
Baroque Church
View All Popular Religious Items Searches