11 1/2" SPANISH COLONIAL BELL, Vtg Large Old Antique Bronze Metal Mission Style

Description: Extra large vintage handcrafted bronze bell with an ornate design in relief. Features religious imagery and a commemorative 1811 date. Super large size was the largest the foundry made and exceptionally rare. Rare crown hanger. Includes about 3 feet of old chain attached to clapper for ringing, plus another 3 feet for hanging. Color was difficult to photograph, but similar to the bright shiny copper of a new penny.• 11 1/2 inches tall • 10 1/4 inch diameter • 26 lbs.Free expedited US shipping.Please click here to view my other antique and vintage Spanish Colonial style bells and decor offerings.Although you will find all sorts of fantastical stories about this style of bell in an effort to validate $20k pricing (salvaged from pirate shipwrecks, washed up on Caribbean beaches, from ancient Egypt, etc), I've been collecting and researching these bells for the past 20 years and believe to have the largest collection in the world. They were cast in 1950s' Mexico for the tourist market with commemorative Mexican independence dates, the same way U.S. bell souvenirs are emblazoned with '1776' (dates on bells are rarely a production date). They were produced a few inches tall, up to 12"...the smaller ones being fairly common, while the larger ones are quite rare. The design was created by making impressions into the sand mold by found objects before casting. Patina was applied at the time of manufacture. Please let me know if you have any questions or are in need of certain specifications. Thanks!

Price: 1799 USD

Location: Temecula, California

End Time: 2024-11-09T21:52:52.000Z

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