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Lot 358
An Early 19th Century Bronze Spanish Colonial Mission Bell
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Large size bell with decoration of stylized foliate designs to waist and repeating geometric motifs to sound bow, raised lettering and date reading "1818 / Mejico" to waist, with later wrought iron stand; with loud and clear ring.

13 x 12.5 in. diameter (bell only)

From the Collection of Donald Brusca, Littleton, North Carolina

Attractive patination; no apparent cracks.

$500 - 1,000