(3) ITALIAN RENAISSANCE CAST BRONZE HAND BELLS
16th c., all with with relief decoration; the largest with cast handle (replaced) of Madonna and Child with three bands of Latin text O MATER DEI MEMENTO MEI / GRACIA PLENA AVE/ the third with text and date MDXLVI, original striker, 6.5"h; 3.5"diam. (subtle vertical age crack from base rim; some rim rorelief ughage at base, appropriate for age);
the second dated 1561 and SIT NOMEN BENEDICTUM with swags held by ram head, profiles and standing figures; 3.5"h; 2.75" diam. (some roughage around bell rim); the smallest with relief monkey, dragon and winged cherub head decoration; SIT NOMEN BENEDICTUM, original striker, 3.25"h; 2.75" diam. (handle missing; some rim chips)
Condition in text.
Estimate: $700 - $900
Realized: $2,750 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 161 : (3) ITALIAN RENAISSANCE CAST BRONZE HAND BELLS
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