Beautiful Antique French Silver Holy Water Stoup By Maingot

A Beautiful Antique French Silver Holy water Stoup by Camille Maingot.

This rare piece was created to be used as a personal Holy Water Stoup and from the patina on the Holy child is was much loved.
The design is lovely with Jesus portrayed as a child and holding a cross.
The upper register shows the Sacred Heart of Christ, surrounded by the symbols of his passion, with the Crown of Thorns.

The lower part of the Stoup is decorated with a Angel’s head.

The Hallmark is Minerva 1, for Paris 1st title Silver (950/1000), 1938/1919

The Maker’s Mark is for Maître Orfèvre Camille Maingot, who registered his mark on February 11th 1878.
His workshop was located in Paris, 10 rue Saint Lazare.

France 19th Century c.H: 9.05"W: 4.52"Reference number: CC-223