Decorative bell - Spain - Rural ethnographic artifact
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A small bronze pastoral bell with an original iron clapper, dating from 1900–1910, in antique style with a golden patina, in good used condition, dimensions 6.5 × 5 × 3.5 cm, origin Spain.
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Small bronze cattle bell or sheep bell, with an interior iron clapper that preserves a clear and functional sound.
Small pastoral bell in bronze, with original iron clapper. It presents a wear and use patina coherent with its age.
Due to its shape, rectangular handle type, and wear from use, it is an authentic rural piece traditionally used in sheep or goat farming for locating them.
It presents a very attractive natural patina, marks and signs of the passage of time and of exposure to the elements, coherent with its age and that reinforce its character and authenticity.
It is in generally good structural condition, with no breaks.
The back of the bell has a small hole, which, considering its use and age, very likely was for making an acoustic adjustment. A documented practice in traditional bells, to change the vibration of the metal helping the shepherd to recognize specific animals by ear.
Perfect both for rustic decoration and for an ethnographic collection...
Measurements:
Height: 6.5 cm
Length: 5 cm
Width: 3.5 cm
* The weight and dimensions selected for shipping include the packaging
* The photographs are part of the description
* Any customs charges or duties will be borne by the buyer.
Small bronze cattle bell or sheep bell, with an interior iron clapper that preserves a clear and functional sound.
Small pastoral bell in bronze, with original iron clapper. It presents a wear and use patina coherent with its age.
Due to its shape, rectangular handle type, and wear from use, it is an authentic rural piece traditionally used in sheep or goat farming for locating them.
It presents a very attractive natural patina, marks and signs of the passage of time and of exposure to the elements, coherent with its age and that reinforce its character and authenticity.
It is in generally good structural condition, with no breaks.
The back of the bell has a small hole, which, considering its use and age, very likely was for making an acoustic adjustment. A documented practice in traditional bells, to change the vibration of the metal helping the shepherd to recognize specific animals by ear.
Perfect both for rustic decoration and for an ethnographic collection...
Measurements:
Height: 6.5 cm
Length: 5 cm
Width: 3.5 cm
* The weight and dimensions selected for shipping include the packaging
* The photographs are part of the description
* Any customs charges or duties will be borne by the buyer.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Rural ethnographic artifact
Number of objects
1
Material
Bronze
Designer/artist/maker
Cencerro pastoril de bronce, con badajo original de hierro. Finales XIX - Principios XX – esquila
Country of origin
Spain
Style
Antique
Colour
Gold
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
6.5 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
3.5 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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