Lot 102
  • 102

Three Flemish brass holy water buckets or 'bénitiers' late 15th/early 16th century

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • 20, 15 and 11.5cm. high. (handle down)

Condition

In overall good condition with some minor dents, marks and scratches due to age and use. Few minor restorations, minor warping to the feet. The largest with wrought-iron handle (probably associated), the two others with brass handles (the smallest probably of later date).
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