Antique French Champleve Enamel & White Marble Holy Font, Napoleon III Era Bohemian Porcelain one tiny nip to lower

one tiny nip to lower left corner as it faces you

one can still find loose pieces to expand this set

that seems to have been the rule of the day

the beautiful layering of paint and varnish

this is nearing 300 years of age

Antique French Champleve Enamel & White Marble Holy Font, Napoleon III Era Bohemian Porcelain one tiny nip to lowerFine antique French Napoleon III era benetier or Holy water font, champleve enamel inlaid gilded bronze or brass and mounted on a solid white marble or alabaster plaque! Always drawn to these, and it seems we can never keep them in inventory. The beautiful old champleve enamel work always reminds me of the stained glass in the majestic cathedrals of France. This one is beautiful and well preserved but with a repair. Lots of photos to review. The