An Italian silver Holy Water font, Mario Buccellati, Milan, mid 20th century

openwork frame hung from a ribbon-bow with fruit swags, a figure of Christ mounted on a velvet wrapped back. Together with an Italian silver box engraved with the coats of arms of the ancient gates of Milan, Frederico Buccellati, Orafo.

the velvet back is loose from the frame and velvet is heavily rubbed, the frame where the backing fits in is bent in places- not visible when backing is in place, each side of the outer frame has a small hole drilled near top and one near bottom- possibly for mounting?; box in good condition
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This Holy Water font hung in the private chapel of the Buccellati family villa.