7 SPANISH COLONIAL JESUS BELL, Vtg Large Old Antique Bronze Metal Mission Style

Vintage handcrafted bronze bell featuring a 1710 commemorative date and two images of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and two of the Virgin de Guadalupe, alternating around the sides. Aged leather lacing with wooden bead on clapper for ringing. 7 3/8 inches overall height. Great condition with a loud, resounding ring; contact me to hear its ring in an audio clip.

They were cast in 1950s' Mexico for the tourist market with commemorative Mexican independence dates, the same way U. 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.

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