Bronze table bell, F. Hemony Me Fecit Anno 1569 Circa 1880, The Netherlands, bronze, in a very good condition Nicely decorated table bell of heavy quality. The handle is shaped by a man's head that resembles that of a monk. The Bell has the inscription” F. HEMONY ME FECIT ANNO 1569” and is decorated with fighting knights on horseback. - Origin: The Netherlands - circa 1880 (after casting) - Material: Bronze - Dimensions: Height 11 cm, Ø bottom of the bell 8.5 cm, and 575 grams - Condition: Very good The brothers François Hemony 1609-Amsterdam, 1667) en Pierre (Pieter) Hemony, 1619 - Amsterdam, 1680) were the most important bell founders during the 17th century in the Netherlands. They were the first in the world to produce a purely tuned chime, and thereby transformed the carillon, the glockenspiel or the chimes to a full-fledged musical instrument. During the period 1642-1679 they would manufacture fifty-one carillons. The table bell will be carefully packed and shipped by registered post.