A good patinated bronze holy water bucket or 'bénitier' probably French 15th century

the body with moulded rims, on three stylized claw feet, with iron loop handle, together with a similar patinated bronze bénitier on three cylindrical feet, probably German, late Gothic, 15th century

With collection A.J.G. Verster.

A.J.G. Verster, Koper en brons van voorheen. Oude koperen en bronzen gebruiksvoorwerpen, Amsterdam 1966, pp. 113, ill. 79.

Both in overall good condition with the inevitable minor dents, marks and scratches due to age and use. The first: One foot restored, hardly visible due to elaborate detail. The wrought iron loop handle probably associated. Minor wear and greening to the inside. The second: Few slightly larger dents to the uper rim. Two feet restored, minor wear and smaller damages due to corrosion to the inside.
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