Discover Rare, Vintage Bronze Mission Bells for Sale

Vintage handcrafted bronze bell with an all-over floral design featuring an 1811 commemorative date and a saint image. Crown style hanger. Original handcrafted bronze clapper with aged leather lacing with wooden bead for ringing.

• 7 inch overall height

• 5 5/8 inch diameter

• 4 lbs.

Great condition with aged patina.

These are one-of-a-kind bells, handcrafted of thick bronze by a long-forgotten bell foundry in Mexico. This stunning example of rustic Spanish Colonial style features an ornate surface created through a unique artisanal technique: pressing carefully chosen found objects into the walls of a sand mold in order to make an impression. Because the mold was destroyed during extraction of the cast bells, every piece is truly one-of-a-kind, making it a distinctive treasure that brings a sense of timeless heritage, authentic craftsmanship, and rich cultural history into your space.

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