Call bell - chimère - Original art casting - France
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Antique French bronze bell by chimère, circa 1900–1910, model Fonte d'art d'origine in Style Louis Philippe, 9.5 cm high, 15 cm wide and 15 cm deep, in excellent condition with minimal wear, featuring a period gong mechanism and a repaired broken foot riveted for sturdy hot‑working craftsmanship.
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Exceptional bell adorned with fantastical motifs evoking chimeras or devil heads, a grimacing face with small horns and pointed ears sometimes found on antique dainardry (tinwork). A quality fineness in the faces. An unusual object or curiosity, an authentic antique collection piece from the 19th or early 20th century, cast iron or bronze. You will notice that one foot has been broken but repaired by riveting. Fine metalworking. Equipped with an antique mechanism: a large central gong strikes against the dome with a simple press on the top button (fleuron), producing a real resonant and long bell sound. An item for collectors; decorative guarantee of effect or practical use. Fast, careful shipping with tracking and insurance.
Exceptional bell adorned with fantastical motifs evoking chimeras or devil heads, a grimacing face with small horns and pointed ears sometimes found on antique dainardry (tinwork). A quality fineness in the faces. An unusual object or curiosity, an authentic antique collection piece from the 19th or early 20th century, cast iron or bronze. You will notice that one foot has been broken but repaired by riveting. Fine metalworking. Equipped with an antique mechanism: a large central gong strikes against the dome with a simple press on the top button (fleuron), producing a real resonant and long bell sound. An item for collectors; decorative guarantee of effect or practical use. Fast, careful shipping with tracking and insurance.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Louis Philippe Style
Number of objects
1
Model
Original art casting
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
France
Style
Antique
Manufacturer/brand
chimère
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
9.5 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
15 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
