Antique French Holy Water Font, Figural Medallion of Christ & Sacred Heart on White Marble & Bronze Back tortoise shell pen set Such a thrill

Such a thrill

I see no losses to the inlays of mother of pearl

the upper lidded portion with 18k gold vermeil lined interior and removable compartment/divider would have held seasonings perhaps

this is a wonderful (and likely Baccarat or St

Antique French Holy Water Font, Figural Medallion of Christ & Sacred Heart on White Marble & Bronze Back tortoise shell pen set Such a thrillWonderful antique French Napoleon III to Belle Epoque era Holy water with a silvered metal medallion of Christ in cross, torch & quiver finial gilded frame and lidded font mounted on a white marble & bronze backing! The bas relief plaque or medallion has a silver or nickel plated finish with gilt or gold halo and depicts Christ and the Sacre Coeur or Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Sacred Heart is often depicted in Christian art as a flaming heart shining