Papal Holy Water Font, 1814/1815

A Papal state.800 silver swing handled holy water font…
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A Papal state.800 silver swing handled holy water font 1814/1815, with mixed marks of France/Rome following papal restoration; coq mark of fineness, assay office of Rome head/helmet stamp, Gp below a Crown -provisional government mark; and base marked Fc 20 for Francesco Cassoni. Of cup form with a pierced gallery, a strap handle with ring to the top, marked to handle, rim and base. Total weight 267gr (base weighted) height 9.5 cm

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  • Assay / Assayed - Assaying is the testing of a metal, most commonly silver and gold to determine its ingredients and quality. In Britain, once an item of silver or gold has been assayed, a mark is stamped on it, certifying its purity. Known as hallmark, it derives its name from the Guild Hall of the Goldsmiths' Company, who recieved its Charter in 1327 giving it the power to assay and mark articles of gold and silver.

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