Antique Altar Bells
Extremely Rare Early 1900s Brass Altar Server Set or Church Mass Teaching Set
Located in Lisse, NL
container, a church censer, a boat, a sprinkler with vessel, altar cards, a chalice, an altar bell a bible
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Altar Bells
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Brass, Bronze
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H 9 in W 4 in D 3.4 in
Rare Antique and Handcrafted Gothic Revival Bronze Church Altar / Sacristy Bell
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking and beautiful sounding bronze sacristy bell with a marvelous patina.
With antique
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Altar Bells
Materials
Bronze
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H 3.5 in Dm 9.8 in
Qing Dynasty Chinese Buddhist Wood Carved Portable Shrine with Bronze Bell.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Qing Dynasty Chinese Buddhist Wood Carved Portable Shrine with Bronze Bell.
Imperial Qing Dynasty
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Altar Bells
Materials
Bronze
French Empire Clock Depicting Apollo God of Music and the Arts
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
marble altar pedestal decorated with gilt bronze garlands. At the center of the pedestal is the clock’s
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Altar Bells
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Griotte Marble, Bronze
French Napoleon III mantel clock in ormolu and pink porcelain
Located in London, GB
porcelain and beside the clock housing are two altars burning the flames of everlasting love. Below the dial
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1870s French Antique Altar Bells
Materials
Ormolu
Chinese Pair Kangxi Porcelain Famille Verte Buddhist Lion Joss Stick Holders
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
dating between 1662 and 1722. The dogs sit raised on a rectangular plinth or altar with shaped base and
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17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Altar Bells
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Porcelain
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H 5.12 in W 2.96 in D 2.17 in
Allegorical Sevres Bisque Porcelain Figural Clock Titled La Larcin De La Rose
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
”amour” loosely translated as the Altar of Love.
The stepped clock case is decorated with gilded
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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Altar Bells
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Porcelain
H 17 in W 14 in D 6.5 in
19th Century Japanese Woodblock Print Depicting a Ceremonial Tassel and Fan
Located in Yonkers, NY
ceremonial objects: a ribbon-tied tassel with bells occupies the center of the composition and creates a
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19th Century Japanese Antique Altar Bells
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Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
H 16.75 in W 20.75 in D 1 in
Italian Marble Bust of a Girl, 18th Century
By Achille Collas
Located in London, by appointment only
large silver mirror for Palazzo Chigi in Rome. In 1770 he executed the grandiose high altar of the
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18th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Altar Bells
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Marble
Large Framed Japanese Buddhist Amida Temple Hall Painting, Mid-19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
fantastic blossoms, a large koro (incense burner) also with writhing dragons, the large rin (standing bell
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Altar Bells
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Wood, Paint, Brocade, Silk, Acrylic
H 76.25 in W 50 in D 3.25 in
French Empire Ormolu Clock of Borne Shape and of Hero and Leander
Located in London, GB
. He sits by an altar as Hero anoints his hair.
The clock takes its inspiration directly from the
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1820s French Antique Altar Bells
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Ormolu
Charles X French Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Clock Celebrating Hero and Leander
Located in London, GB
. He sits by an altar as Hero anoints his hair. The clock takes its inspiration directly from the
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1820s French Antique Altar Bells
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Bronze, Ormolu
H 19 in W 10 in D 5 in
French Directoire Period Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock Signed Maniere
By C. Maniere
Located in London, GB
. Mounted on the top of the clock a winged cupid with roses in his hair sits before the altar of everlasting
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Early 1800s French Directoire Antique Altar Bells
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 15.5 in W 8 in D 6 in
Art Nouveau Southern French Fayance art pottery FLOOR VASE rare colours&pattern
Located in Kumhausen, DE
Lady of the Hawthorns " is its name.
Then did that bell, which still rings out to-day,
Bid all the
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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Altar Bells
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Pottery
H 18.12 in Dm 11.03 in
French Empire Ormulu Bronze Mantel Clock, Lepaute, Thomire, Paris, circa 1815
Located in Greven, DE
duration. Thread suspension and lock disc striking movement with strike on bell on the half and full hour
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Altar Bells
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
H 17.33 in W 14.18 in D 5.12 in
View of St. John’s Cathedral, Antigua
Located in New York, NY
the forenoon, while the bell was ringing for prayers, and the venerable Robert Holberton was in the
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19th Century Old Masters Antique Altar Bells
Materials
Oil, Canvas
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French 19th Century Gothic Revival Hand Carved, Lacquered, Parcel Giltwood Spire
Located in Firenze, IT
An impressively large and well detailed French late 19th century architectural model of a Gothic inspired transept-spire or church pinnacle.
This Neo Gothic decorative finial is han...
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19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Altar Bells
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Wood, Giltwood
H 68.12 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Pair Gothic Revival Medieval Style, Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass Wall Lanterns
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted, Gothic style pentagonal wall lights with brackets.
This early 20th century pair of marked brackets with pentagonal lanterns is all handcrafted, completely original ...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Altar Bells
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
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H 36 in Dm 9 in
Pair of 19th Century Miniature Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Vases
Located in London, GB
A pair of gilt bronze and champlevé enamel vases
Constructed from solid fire-gilded bronze, the miniature decorative vases supported on square plinths rising from paw feet, the co...
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19th Century French Antique Altar Bells
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Gothic Architectural Church Spire or Steeple Pivoting Shrine Distressed Finish
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous antique Gothic Architectural Ecclesiastic church spire or steeple with pivoting shrine & distressed finish. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and no...
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Late 18th Century American Gothic Antique Altar Bells
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Wood, Paint
H 84.5 in W 27.5 in D 30.5 in
19th Century Religious Hand-Painted Altar Triptych Icon Ecclesiastical Art
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful 19th century hand carved and painted partial git live edge wooden triptych retable church altarpiece, depicting "The Bible Parable of the Prodigal Son". The European anti...
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19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Altar Bells
Materials
Iron
H 13.5 in W 17.25 in D 1.5 in
Antique & Stylish Gothic Revival Thick Bronze Church Relic or Jewelry Box
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderfully decorative, intricate and good condition, 19th century box.
Over the years we have sold a number of rare and unique boxes, but never a Gothic Revival one with as many ...
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19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Altar Bells
Materials
Bronze
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H 3.55 in W 9.45 in D 5.11 in
Rare Antique French 19th Century Gothic Revival Neo-Gothic Jewelry Box Church
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite & rare ! This French 19th century Gothic Revival Jewelry box in carved walnut.
Amazing craftsmanship and richly decorated with Gothic style carvings on all sides.
Each ...
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Altar Bells
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Velvet, Walnut
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H 5.32 in W 12.41 in D 8.67 in
A Miniature Skeleton Alarm Clock by Victor Athanase Pierret
By Victor Athanase Pierret
Located in Amersham, GB
A miniature French skeleton alarm clock with silk suspension dating from the mid 19th century, with original glass dome on an ebonised and brass inlayed base with enamel dial, and si...
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1850s French Victorian Antique Altar Bells
Materials
Brass, Steel
Antique Gothic Revival Bronze & Brass Church Pendant / Missal Lantern with Bells
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and beautifully handcrafted church relic with a chapel dome top.
For the collectors of rare and interesting antiques in the Gothic style we also have this remarkable, hexagonal...
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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Altar Bells
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Bronze, Brass
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H 27.5 in Dm 7.8 in
Rare Black Chinoiserie Miniature Longcase Clock by Elliott of London
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A rare pagoda topped black chinoiserie miniature longcase clock by Elliott of London, circa 1970, the ebonized case with a pagoda top surmounted by a gilt spire, decorated with scene...
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Late 19th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Altar Bells
Materials
Wood
Rare Gothic Revival Embossed Brass Eagle Sculpture Church Altar Bible Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and sculptural, Arts & Crafts era, church bible or book stand.
This late 1800s bible stand has beautiful details and it is in remarkably good condition. The stunning overal...
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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Altar Bells
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Brass
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H 14.7 in W 22.1 in D 13 in
Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Travelling Communion Set
By Hamilton & Inches Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V Scottish sterling silver gilt travelling communion set - boxed; an addition to our Christian silverware collection
This exceptio...
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1910s Scottish Antique Altar Bells
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Sterling Silver
American Brass Miniature Carriage Clock with Beveled Glass, New York. C. 1850
By James Mix
Located in Hollywood, SC
American brass miniature carriage clock with beveled glass, carrying handle , and signed enamel over copper face with dial. Clock consists of time, strike, and alarm. Clock was manuf...
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1850s American American Classical Antique Altar Bells
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Enamel, Copper, Brass
H 4.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Large Antique Bronze Gothic Revival Candle Chandelier and Church Sanctuary Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Impressive, seven light Gothic chandelier from the 1800s.
This rare and beautiful looking church chandelier is another one of our recent great finds. The design with all the amazi...
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Altar Bells
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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H 59 in Dm 17.3 in
Rare Art Nouveau Miniature Sized Onyx Tantalus by Betjemann & Sons
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
The Tantalus is of typical form however it is of rare miniature size measuring only 22cm high x 26cm wide. The Tantalus is made from white onyx with scrolling ormolu mounts and an or...
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Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Altar Bells
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Onyx, Ormolu
English Lectern or Book Stand of Brass
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English table top lectern, missal or book stand of brass, featuring a reading top with pierced quatrefoils at each corner. The revolving rectangular top attached to a weighted...
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Early 20th Century English Antique Altar Bells
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Metal, Brass
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Large French Empire Mantel Clock 'Genie et Imagination', Clodion circa 1810
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Amsterdam, NL
hour countwheel striking on a bell, finely cast and chiseled bronze case shaped as a classical altar
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19th Century French First Empire Antique Altar Bells
Materials
Bronze
H 24.41 in W 16.93 in D 7.49 in
Perfect Gift - Church of St. Helena Bethlehem
By David Roberts
Located in New York, NY
altar. Located in Bethlehem, in the West Bank, Palestine, the church was originally commissioned in 327
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1840s Realist Antique Altar Bells
Materials
Lithograph
Antique Wood & Brass Church Altar Bell Snuffer Candle Lighter Pole
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 1900s arts and crafts wood and brass handled, extra long church/altar candle lighter and bell
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Altar Bells
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Brass
Bamana Figurative Metal Altar Staff from Mali
By Dogon Tribe Mali
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice early Bamana figurative metal staff from Mali, with three bells. I assume one is missing as
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19th Century Malian Antique Altar Bells
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Iron
Antique Inlaid Grandfather Clock Chiming on Eight Bells and Gong
Located in London, GB
bells and a gong on each quarter hour. The clock also has a strike/silent as well as a Westminster
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Late 19th Century English Antique Altar Bells
Antique 12 Air, 5 Bells, Rosewood Musical Box c.1880
Located in London, GB
reveal a 13 inch cylinder with central drum, 5 bells in sight, a snare drum and a castagnette and the
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Late 19th Century British Antique Altar Bells
Antique Swiss 12 Air Four Visible Bells Rosewood Musical Box, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Swiss 12 air cylinder music box with four bells in view and a 9"
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Altar Bells
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Rosewood
H 9.06 in W 20.48 in D 11.82 in
Antique 12 Air, Six Bells and Drum Rosewood Musical Box, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
An absolutely fantastic antique Swiss 13 inch cylinder musical box playing 12 airs with 6 bells in
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1890s Swiss Antique Altar Bells
Antique Swiss Music Box Three Bells in Sight 8 Airs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Swiss music box with three bells in view and 15.4 cm cylinder, circa 1880
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1880s Swiss Antique Altar Bells
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Wood, Tulipwood
Antique Swiss 8 Air Musical Box in Rosewood with Three Bells, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Swiss 8 air cylinder music box with three bells in view, manufactured in
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Late 19th Century German Antique Altar Bells
H 8.67 in W 16.54 in D 10.24 in
Early 20th Century Yoruba Herbalist Staff 'Osanyin'
Located in Chicago, IL
platform rings with mounted birds, bells shapes, and one large bird at the top, mounted on custom steel
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Altar Bells
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Wrought Iron
Antique Near Pair Demilune Mahogany & Marquetry Console Tables, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
garlands of bell drops.
The friezes are fitted with a central drawer to each, and they are raised on
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1890s English Regency Revival Antique Altar Bells
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Mahogany
H 28.94 in W 25.99 in D 12.8 in
Silver & Bronze Antique Buddhist Stupa Vajracharya Masters of Thunderbolt Crown
Located in GB
context. They typically use both a vajra (thunderbolt sceptre) and ghanta (ritual bell) in these rituals
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19th Century Indian Chinese Export Antique Altar Bells
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Silver Plate, Bronze
H 20.48 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Antique Console Tables 19th Century
Located in London, GB
finely inlaid marquetry central urn within borders of acanthus scrolls and garlands of bell drops.
The
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1890s English Regency Revival Antique Altar Bells
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Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Inlaid Writing Table Desk with Brass Book Troughs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
craftsman with garlands, bell flowers and shells. The quality of the work is breathtaking.
The desk has
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1880s Antique Altar Bells
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Mahogany
H 29.93 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Monumental 19th Century Chinese Buddhist Altar Shrine
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental Chinese carved temple shaped altar piece featuring a pagoda top and finished in red
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Altar Bells
Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Altar Candle Sticks
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of Japanese cast and patinated bronze altar pricket candle sticks with candle cup above a mid
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Altar Bells
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Longcase Clock Chiming on Bells
Located in London, GB
chimes the Westminster tune on 8 bells each quarter hour and strikes the time each hour on a large bell
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Altar Bells
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Mahogany
Japanese Important Antique "Shinto Red Lacquered Altar Table", Signed 1895
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan antique handmade, hand carved altar table finished in stunning red lacquer - signed Meiji
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Altar Bells
Materials
Wood
Unique 1800s Gothic Revival Bronze Church Altar Gong Also Usable as Table Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
and the two sockets underneath the bronze 'bell', it now does not resonate very well, but when you
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Altar Bells
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Bronze, Brass, Iron
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H 18.5 in Dm 11.8 in
Pair Of Medici Vase Chiseled Bronze After The Antique Italian 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
. The Medici Vase is a monumental marble bell-shaped krater sculpted in Athens in the second half of the
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19th Century Other Art Style Antique Altar Bells
Materials
Bronze
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H 12.6 in Dm 9.45 in
Antique Regency Revival Marquetry Console Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
finely inlaid marquetry central urn within borders of acanthus scrolls and garlands of bell drops.
The
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Early 1900s English Regency Revival Antique Altar Bells
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Mahogany, Satinwood
View of the Pantheon in Rome Engraving Signed and Dated Luigi Rossini
By Luigi Rossini
Located in Roma, IT
later architects
The engraving show the twin bell towers, in place from early 17th to late 19th
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19th Century Realist Antique Altar Bells
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Engraving
H 18.51 in W 13.39 in D 0.4 in
Benin Bronze Rooster Sculpture
By People from Benin
Located in New York, NY
place on the altars: cast-brass bells were symbols of rank and the royal regalia also included bronze
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19th Century Nigerian Antique Altar Bells
A Very Rare 19th Century Mexican Retablo - San Andres Avelino
Located in San Francisco, CA
at the altar, taking communion, with nine anima solas - departed ancestral souls, in the foreground
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19th Century Mexican Antique Altar Bells
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Antique Altar Bells For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of antique altar bells is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique altar bells was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and wood. Antique altar bells have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique altar bells made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with Empire — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique altar bells are appealing in their simplicity, but C. Maniere and Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres produced popular antique altar bells that are worth a look.
How Much are Antique Altar Bells?
Prices for antique altar bells can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique altar bells begin at $500 and can go as high as $28,750, while the average can fetch as much as $6,400.