Just adore this large antique cast bronze entry /door bell - the bell and chain date from the early 20th century - the wrought iron bespoke support and frame has been created at a later date possibly 1930's/40s - when perhaps the original was damaged or broken. This came from an ancient French Presbytère - the home of a Catholic priest - in a village local to us here in South West France- This functions perfectly and would be a charming addition to any home. It has the original clapper and has a mellow and resonating ring. The bell is in cast bronze - decorative detail in relief - it has a chain to ring the bell and when pulled it swings easily and without resistance. We have not cleaned the bronze it is as found- but if the buyer wished to polish it would of course come up bright and shiny. It has the original clapper. 2.3 kilos unpacked Bell Diameter 4.6"/11.75cms Height of Bell 4"/10cms Length of chain 14"/36cms Support Frame Height of back bracket 18"/46cms Max width 11"/28cms Projection 7.5"/19cms Condition - No damage - there are some small areas of missing or discoloured paint but no damage. Please do see the photos and enlarge - they are an important and integral part of the description and do clearly show the condition .
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