18th century font in solid silver

Solid silver holy water font, depicting a Virgin and Child in prayer in a cartouche framed by clouds, rocailles, and curves and counter-curves.

The receptacle has its hinged lid and presents the same decoration.

Under the lower part, two cherubs are represented and on the top part, a radiant cross.

This very beautiful work of goldsmithing in repoussé and highlighted by a resumption of chiseling in all the decorations.

Work of the 18th century.

Height: 25 cm.
Width: 13 cm.
Weight: 220 grams.

Note an old restoration of the cross (see photo).