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Bronze Spanish Colonial Mission Bell 1811 Mejico

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 800.00 USD
Bronze Spanish Colonial Mission Bell 1811 Mejico
Offered in this lot is a Bronze Spanish Colonial Mission Bell Stamped 1811 Mejico, circa early - mid 1900s. "Mejico 1811" commemorates the beginning of Mexico's independence movement from Spain; Mexico achieved independence in 1821. In 1810, a parish priest, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, now viewed as the "Father of the Nation", led the first of many subsequent armed revolts against the royalist forces of Spain. He was captured and then executed in 1811. This bronze bell has the original clapper, the chain has been replaced. The exterior is decorated with floral and crown motifs. A nice green patina noted, marks on interior walls appear to be from normal usage. Measures 7.5"H, mouth 7.5"W, weight approximate 6lb, 10oz.*