Description:
Item #: 8-380-0
Object: Holy Water Font
Origin: Belgium
Style: Religious
RELIGIOUS
Religion is often described as a communal system for the coherence of belief focusing on a system of thought, unseen being, person, or object that is considered sacred, divine, or of the highest truth. The Christian religion is centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. Christians believe Jesus is the Son of God.
Christianity has played a prominent role in shaping Western civilization since the 4th century. Currently Christianity has between 1.5 billion and 2.1 billion followers, representing about a quarter to a third of the world?s population. With more than 1 billion members, the Roman Catholic Church is the largest church representing over half of all Christians and one sixth of the world?s population.
Date: 1930
Comment:
This pretty piece adds charm to any room! Holy water vessels were commonly used by the entrance to a home.
Subject:
SAINT TERESA
Saint Therese of Lisieux (1873 ? 1897) was a French Catholic Carmelite nun, is recognized as a Doctor of the Church, one of only three women to receive that honor. She is also known as the Little Flower of Jesus and is generally depicted with a crucifix entwined with roses wearing the brown dress of the Carmelites. She expressed her faith through little deeds done in the service of God, known as the Little Way. She is also known for her extremely popular spiritual memoir, The Story of a Soul. Saint Therese of Lisieux is the patron saint of people with AIDS, aviators, florists, illnes and missions. In 1944, Pope Pius XII named her co-patroness of France alongside St. Joan of Arc. In August 2008, both of her parents, the Venerable Zelie and Louis Martin, were approved for beatification by Pope Benedict XVI.
Subject Keywords: Notre Dame Halle
Condition:
VERY GOOD
In overall very good condition. Antique and vintage items by their very nature are used items and will show signs of normal wear due to age and use. As we define 'very good condition' relative to the stated age of the piece, we would expect to see 'character marks' consistent with that age and could include minor nicks or dings to a wooden or metal object, minor wear to a painted surface, minor speckling on a mirror, light crazing or small manufacturer?s glaze skips in ceramic finish, or slight wear to a label. If ceramic/porcelain restoration has been done, it is of museum-quality so that it is hardly discernable and would be mentioned in the listing. 'Very good condition' would not include chips or cracks in any glass or ceramic item.
Item Specifics:
Normal wear due to age and use.
Dimensions (inches):
11H 4.25W 2D
Material: Glass
Material 2: Mahogany
Material 3:
METAL
Metalworking had its beginnings millions of years ago. At some point in the distant past humankind discovered that certain rocks could be smelted, producing metal. Further, they discovered that the metal product was malleable and ductile and thus able to be formed into various tools, adornments and put to other practical uses. As it is often difficult to determine the exact composition of metal objects due to the prevalent use of metal plating and alloys, EuroLux Antiques uses the term metal rather than the more specific terms copper, brass, aluminum, steel, etc. for its listings in order to avoid confusion.
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