29th Jun, 2023 9:30
The June Fine Art & Antiques Auction
A possibly Spanish 17th-century bronze bell bearing the legend, "HF-AW Anno 1643", 15 cm diameter x 17 cm high, together with a 17th/18th century probably Dutch brass, Islamic style candlestick with a flat chased ogee domed body and urn stem, together with an Indian Mughal brass pandan spice box, an Indian Khandoba type brass horse (rider missing), a small Japanese bronze Okimono of a seated nobleman, mounted on a carved hardwood stand.
Sold for £300
Condition Report
The lip of the bell shows some small areas of damage The canon shows evidence of corrosion but is intact as are the fixings of the clapper, the bell has a deep rich brown patina and shows dents and knocks associated with its age.
The white flecks seen in the images are what look like paint splashes.
A possibly Spanish 17th-century bronze bell bearing the legend, "HF-AW Anno 1643", 15 cm diameter x 17 cm high, together with a 17th/18th century probably Dutch brass, Islamic style candlestick with a flat chased ogee domed body and urn stem, together with an Indian Mughal brass pandan spice box, an Indian Khandoba type brass horse (rider missing), a small Japanese bronze Okimono of a seated nobleman, mounted on a carved hardwood stand.
