Description
Overview
An antique European brass wall-mounted bell with a figural angel motif, ornate scrolled backplate, and a pivoting chain-pull striker arm — a form well documented in the Dutch, Flemish, and German “call to prayer” monastery and door-bell tradition, likely dating to the late 19th century.
Design & Craftsmanship
- Function & Form: Wall-mounted backplate with mounting holes; figural angel finial; pivoting striker arm with chain-pull ring; suspended bell. Measures 6.5″ x 4.5″ and weighs approximately 12 oz.
- Artistry & Ornamentation: Cast brass with an angel figure motif and scrolled decorative backplate, consistent with the Low Countries/German “Vocem Meam Audit Qui Me Tangit” bell tradition, though no inscription is legible on this example to confirm maker or origin.
- Structural Base: Flat wall-mount backplate with pre-drilled mounting holes.
Condition Report
- Surface Condition: Aged brass patina with scattered oxidation consistent with genuine age and handling.
- Structural Integrity: The bell and striker mechanism are intact and functional. This item is sold “as-is” with all associated patina and wear inherent to its age and history as part of the Craft World Tours Collection.
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