Antiques - AFRICAN BRONZE BELL. WITHOUT CLAPPER. (T)

AFRICAN BRONZE BELL. WITHOUT CLAPPER.

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$ 402.80


 Author:
Unknown
 Period:
First half of XIX Century
 Material:
Bronze
 Measures:
8,8 x 7,6 cm
 Weight:
338 gr.
 Conservation:
Very good

Ref.: G2.A.INT.CAM_4334_Africanasinbadajo

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Description:
- African bronze bell without clapper, medium size.
- Beautiful hanging bell, made of bronze that does not hold the clapper.
- The bell is of African origin, given its structure and style.
- At the time they were used for various purposes. The most common use was to warn of the presence of certain animals, for which it was hung from the animal's collar.
- The shoulder, upper part of the bell, has a small ridge. Afterwards, the third and middle are separated by a single ring, and at the foot, there are two overlapping rings. The middle foot, where the clapper hits, doesn't have much wear so it hasn't been used much.
- After carefully analyzing the bell, we have come to the conclusion that it is cast in one piece. Probably cast with a mold, on the inside you can see the joint of the molds at the ends.
- It is quite rare to find a bell of this size.
- No distinctive, brand or hallmark has been located that could provide data on the place where it was manufactured, manufacturer data, as well as other data.

Conservation and Damage:
- The bell is in perfect condition.
- Maintains a spectacular period patina.
- It has small bumps and scratches due to time.
- The object shows the wear and tear of it’s time.

Comments:
- Both measurements and weight are approximate.
- Very interesting as a collection piece and as a decorative element.
- The color tones in the photos are not the same as the real color tones.
- The object for sale is the one that corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed exposition of it.
- The data provided here are personal opinions that have not been verified.



4334 - AFRICAN BRONZE BELL. WITHOUT CLAPPER.