A rare pair of Italian marble acquasantiere 16th/ 17th Century

each with a handle and scrolled top above a lunette carved frieze and gadrooned base

Please note these are each 56cm wide (1ft 10in.), 47cm deep (1ft. 6 1/2in.) and including the block at the back 68cm, (2ft. 2 3/4in.) and not as stated in the catalogue. The colour overall is slightly darker and much more attractive than in the catalogue photograph. Old minor marks and chips and weathering commensurate with age. There are some medium sized chips to the blocks at the back but these will not be visible when the pieces are inset into a wall. Rare pair which are much more attractive in reality and in good original condition. Recommended.
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