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Exceptional antique Baroque papal bronze bell featuring saints, cherubs, and papal insignia – stylistically reminiscent of bells associated with St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. This remarkable ecclesiastical bronze bell displays deeply modeled high-relief figures, architectural ornament, and the powerful papal emblem of the tiara above crossed keys. The sculptural depth and compositional density reflect traditional Baroque religious casting rather than later decorative reproductions. The bell is heavy and solid with its original working clapper intact, producing a clear resonant tone. Inside, the bronze has developed a vivid sky-blue verdigris patina, formed naturally through long-term oxidation – a feature prized by collectors of historic bronze objects. Bells of this type were historically produced for churches, chapels, monasteries, or devotional spaces. The richness of the relief and the papal symbolism suggest a work firmly rooted in the Roman Catholic Baroque tradition, likely dating to the 17th-18th century period. The design strongly recalls ceremonial bells associated with major Roman basilicas, including St. Peter’s, making this an especially compelling example for collectors of ecclesiastical art. Why This Piece Matters. Authentic antique ecclesiastical bronze bell. Baroque relief with saints, cherubs, and papal iconography. Papal tiara and crossed keys motif. Original clapper intact and functional. Natural interior verdigris patina. Museum-quality casting and sculptural presence. Stylistically reminiscent of bells from St. Excellent antique condition with natural age wear and oxidation consistent with historic bronze. Patina and verdigris are stable and authentic. No modern alterations noted. This is not a decorative souvenir or modern casting, but a serious historic ecclesiastical object.

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UNUSUAL POSTURE OF JESUS?? CHRIST ENAMEL HAND PAINTED SILVER MEDAL RELIGIOUS OLD. WEIGHT: 0.5 g / 0.020 oz. SIZE: 12 x 10 mm / 0.46 x 0.38 inch. MATERIAL: SILVER & ENAMEL. DATE: 19 TH CENTURY ALL OUR ITEMS ARE 100% AUTHENTIC Check out my other items. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. You have within 30 days to return an item from the date you received it. You must return item in the same condition as it was received and the original packaging. Check out my other items.

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Weird and wonderful antique WWI Soldier memorial frame with the head of Jesus. Frame is an antique leather bi fold with a back stand. All lined in green velvet that has faded over the years. Tin Repousee WWI Soldier is outlined by velvet. Tin head was replaced with the head of Christ. A very symbolic war rememberance piece. Never seen anything like it. One of a kind antique religious art piece. Photos are part of the description so please review carefully. Ships from US estate. The item “Unusual Antique Folk Art WWI Soldier with Christ, Jesus Head, Religious” is in sale since Saturday, September 15, 2018. This item is in the category “Art\Folk Art & Indigenous Art”. The seller is “serialpug” and is located in Blaine, Washington. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Subject: Religious
• Style: Folk Art

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Unusual ANTIQUE RELIGIOUS STATUE Jesus On MARBLE PLINTH Circa 1900. ANTIQUE METAL STATUE OF JESUS. PLEASE CHECK MY E-BAY SHOP FOR MORE ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES + RARE & ANTIQUARIAN BOOKS, MAPS & PRINTS. Add me to your Favourite Sellers. Get images that make Supersized seem small. Tailor your auctions with Auctiva’s. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “Unusual ANTIQUE RELIGIOUS STATUE Jesus On MARBLE PLINTH Circa 1900″ is in sale since Thursday, June 28, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Decorative Arts”. The seller is “chapatipaul” and is located in Newport. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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An unusual solid sterling silver snuff box. It is hallmarked with the import marks for Sheffield 1894 with the sponsors mark being SBL for Samuel Boyce (or Boaz) Landeck. It is also marked with Dutch marks and German Hanau marks. It has been unusually designed with the base being in the form of a shell and the lid embossed with a religious scene. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. The hinge is strong, the inside clean, and the lid forms a good seal. It measures over 2.25 inches (6cms) across by 2 inches (5.1cms) wide by 1.25 inches (3.2cms) and weighs 42 grams. A nice quality well made piece. If you have any queries etc… To see lots more rare and beautiful silver. All items are cleaned and display ready should you be a retailer or collector, or ready to wrap should you be purchasing a gift. That way we save you time and we discover any faults, not you. The item “UNUSUAL STERLING SILVER RELIGIOUS TABLE SNUFF BOX 1894 VICTORIAN ANTIQUE DUTCH” is in sale since Wednesday, December 11, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Boxes”. The seller is “spidermonkey10″ and is located in London. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.

• Featured Refinements: Solid Silver Snuff Box
• Product: Boxes
• Style: Victorian
• Age: 1850-1899
• Composition: Sterling Silver
• Brand: Dutch

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