Decorative bell - Antique bell
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Antique Italian pastoral livestock bell in bronze with a leather collar, dating to the early 20th century (circa 1900–1930), about 15 cm high and 15 cm in diameter, weighing around 1.55 kg, including the iron clapper and worn leather collar with patina and signs of use.
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Antique Italian pastoral bell for cattle, presumably dating from the early decades of the 20th century.
The bell features a distinctive flared shape and is complete with the internal iron clapper and the old leather collar/strap, still preserved despite evident wear from time and use.
The surface shows a beautiful antique patina, with oxides and signs of use consistent with the object's age. On the body of the bell there are also small punched decorative motifs, arranged in groups.
The object comes from rural and pastoral tradition: bells of this type were attached to the necks of animals to allow their location during grazing. Italian bronze examples with leather collars and made for casting are documented in national cultural heritage catalogs from the 19th and 20th centuries; bell-shaped examples are specifically attributed to the early 20th century.
Bell dimensions: approximately 15 cm in height × 15 cm in diameter at the mouth.
Total weight: about 1.55 kg, including the collar.
Period attributed: early 20th century, roughly 1900–1930.
Origin: Italy.
Conditions: original, unrestored, with patina, oxides and significant signs of time. The leather collar shows deterioration, deformations and damaged parts, clearly visible in the photographs.
An authentically lived object, an interesting testimony of Italian rural and pastoral culture.
Antique Italian pastoral bell for cattle, presumably dating from the early decades of the 20th century.
The bell features a distinctive flared shape and is complete with the internal iron clapper and the old leather collar/strap, still preserved despite evident wear from time and use.
The surface shows a beautiful antique patina, with oxides and signs of use consistent with the object's age. On the body of the bell there are also small punched decorative motifs, arranged in groups.
The object comes from rural and pastoral tradition: bells of this type were attached to the necks of animals to allow their location during grazing. Italian bronze examples with leather collars and made for casting are documented in national cultural heritage catalogs from the 19th and 20th centuries; bell-shaped examples are specifically attributed to the early 20th century.
Bell dimensions: approximately 15 cm in height × 15 cm in diameter at the mouth.
Total weight: about 1.55 kg, including the collar.
Period attributed: early 20th century, roughly 1900–1930.
Origin: Italy.
Conditions: original, unrestored, with patina, oxides and significant signs of time. The leather collar shows deterioration, deformations and damaged parts, clearly visible in the photographs.
An authentically lived object, an interesting testimony of Italian rural and pastoral culture.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
1550 g
Title additional information
Antique bell
Number of objects
1
Material
Bronze, Metal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
15 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
15 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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