Antique 19th Century French Gilded Bronze Holy Water Stoup

A gilded bronze holy water stoup, usually placed near the entrance in churches where believers use the holy water to make the sign of the cross as they enter the church. The bowl in the form of a cockle shell, which holds the holy water, has a lid. It is placed at the bottom of a cross that is framed with stylized leaves culminating in the all-seeing eye of god at the top. Heavy-duty ring hanger in the back, 19th century. Height: 9 in. Width: 5.25 in. Depth: 2.5 in.