**Originally Listed At $400**

Latin America, Mexico, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A massive handbell topped with the Mexican eagle and snake as the handle, the body cast with repousse flower motifs and "MEJICO." This is a hefty piece with a solid tone- easily audible from a distance. This may have been cast to commemorate Mexico's Independence Day. The famous "Cry of Dolores" on September 16th, 1810, marks the first major uprising of the Mexican War of Independence when Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a priest in the town of Dolores, rang his church bell and called his countrymen to overthrow Spanish rule. Today the Mexican president continues this tradition, ringing a bell from the National Palace balcony in Mexico City. This bell makes a sonorous tone and is perfect to ring out on September 16th or even on Cinco de Mayo! Size: 6.25" Diameter x 8" H (15.9 cm x 20.3 cm)

Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection

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#160527

Stable fissure on body and surface abrasions. Surface has been lightly polished / cleaned in areas, but good remains of green patina. Handle is slightly loose but secure. Clapper is intact and this bell makes a loud sound!