An Early 19th Century Bronze Spanish Colonial Mission Bell

Large size bell with decoration of stylized foliate designs to waist and repeating geometric motifs to sound bow, raised lettering and date reading "1818 / Mejico" to waist, with later wrought iron stand; with loud and clear ring.

13 x 12.5 in. diameter (bell only); dimensions overall 28 x 30 x 12.5 in.

Attractive patination; no apparent cracks.

$500 - 1,000