This is a magnificent antique holy water font. The central image is a bas relief of Christ and a young girl with the Eucharist set before them on a table. Our Lord is giving a benediction, gesturing with one hand while the other rests lovingly on her shoulder.
The artist’s signature, “Ruffony”, can be clearly seen above Christ's right shoulder. Ruffony was a well known sculptor who worked in France during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
The metal medallion is mounted on a beautifully embellished wood background. The wood is stained a rich, dark brown with metal inlay and bakelite overlay. It is gorgeous!
Dimensions: 7" tall x 4.5" wide x 1.5" deep