Hartland Molded Plastics

Vintage Sacred Heart of Jesus Holy Water Font Hartland Molded Wall Font

Name: Vintage Sacred Heart of Jesus Holy Water Font Hartland Molded Wall Font
Brand: Hartland Molded Plastics
Price: 24.00 USD
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Type:: Holy Water Font
Subject:: Sacred Heart of Jesus
Style:: Religious Devotional | Figurative | Mid-Century Religious Art
Era:: Mid-20th Century (1946 - 1969)
Circa:: 1950 - 1970
Origin:: Wisconsin, USA
Maker:: Hartland Molded Products
Material:: Molded Plastic
Dimensions:: 6 ¼” × 3 ¾”
Condition:: Excellent (EX)
Color:: Red, cream, and gold
Mounting:: Wall mount
Decoration:: Sacred Heart motif with cross backdrop

A classic Sacred Heart devotional font with rich color and traditional symbolism.

Collector’s Note

This vintage holy water font features the beloved image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, one of the most enduring symbols of compassion, love, and protection in Christian devotion. With its warm tones of red, cream, and gold, the piece offers both visual presence and spiritual meaning.

Holy water fonts like this are often placed near an entryway or bedside, encouraging a daily moment of blessing and reflection. Accessible yet deeply meaningful, this example makes a thoughtful gift for baptisms, confirmations, or house blessings, and is equally suited for those building a devotional space within the home.

A vintage holy water font depicting the Sacred Heart of Jesus, produced by Hartland Molded Products of Hartland, Wisconsin.

The piece features a molded bust of Christ set against a cross, with the Sacred Heart prominently displayed on His chest. The figure is finished in traditional devotional colors—deep red, cream, and gold—adding warmth and contrast to the design.

The basin below is formed in a shell-like shape with decorative detailing and coordinating color accents. Lightweight and durable, the font is made of molded plastic and includes a hanging hole at the top for easy wall display. Marked on the reverse: “HARTLAND MOLDED HARTLAND WISC #17-J”

In excellent vintage condition; no cracks or chips with minor loss of gold along the edge of the basin. Clean and display-ready. *Holy water not included.

Dimensions: 6 ¼” high by 3 ¾” wide.

About Holy Water Fonts

Holy water fonts have long been used in Christian homes as devotional objects intended to hold blessed water for daily use. Traditionally placed near a doorway or bedside, they serve as a reminder to make the Sign of the Cross—an act of protection, gratitude, and reflection.

In the 20th century, many fonts were produced in molded materials such as plastic and resin, making them more widely accessible while still preserving traditional religious imagery. These pieces allowed households to incorporate meaningful devotional practices into everyday life in a simple and approachable way.

Browse our Religious Art & Devotional Objects collection for more items created for spiritual practice, worship, and religious expression.

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