Baptismal fonts are freestanding indoor water basins that are used during the baptism ceremony. They symbolize the river in which the first baptism took place and are designed to hold the baptismal water.
Baptismal fonts. The baptismal font is a small tub that you can find in baptisteries or more commonly in churches, aimed to the infusion of the water during the rite of baptism. In this category you will find more than ten different types of baptismal fonts: table baptismal fonts and column, bronze and brass.
Baptismal font of baptistry in archaeological ruins under St Pierre Geneva, note the decreasing size of font to accommodate children and infants by the century versus mass conversions from century of adults
Hampshire baptismal fonts range from the Saxon to the modern with an outstanding collection of Norman and Medieval fonts. The historical significance of the baptismal font is immense.
Bronze baptismal font. Baptismal font in modern style with marble base. Baptismal font for aspersion baptism. Font with basin cover decorated with a cross and removable basin inside in aluminium. This baptismal font is an artisanal product hand-crafted by an Italian company with a solid reputation in metal processing and church furnishing.
"Baptismal Font at Sobota: Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, and do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure. (1 Timothy 5:22) The sins of some are obvious, reaching the place of judgment ahead of them; the sins of others trail behind them.
Our workshop has more than 45 years experience in making hand carved Baptismal Fonts. They are made from copper and can be chromium plated. You can choose between the different sizes as well as the plated metal.
+ Current inventory includes a pair of large marble baptismal fonts, beautiful gold plated cast fonts, many traditional fonts and more. Our Catholic Company provides antique church supplies and quality vintage items. However we often find buyers for any style or period from Pre-Vatican II to modern.
Wooden baptismal fonts are made from either Oak walnut or cherry solid lumber and cabinet grade plywood. Wooden fonts have a clear waterproof protective finish. Most of our baptismal fonts can be ordered as portable units and will include locking casters. Most fonts include a stainless steel basin which can be removed for cleaning.
Flexibility was the church’s new aim, so that it could be both a cultural building and a place of worship. Martini achieved this with mobile glass walls, and by making moveable what is normally fixed: the baptismal font, altar and pulpit.