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Ulysses Dietz Moderator Posts: 1265 |
posted 01-03-2012 12:33 PM
I have never seen a Japanese style bell; and this Gorham example of the 1880s or 90s featured acid-etched decoration, with complete manga-like Japanese landscapes with figures. Wonderful rare little object, and something we can use in the Ballantine House. Here's the mark:
And the object:
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Polly Posts: 1970 |
posted 01-03-2012 10:42 PM
Love that bell! Aren't you going to post an MP3 of it ringing? IP: Logged |
Ulysses Dietz Moderator Posts: 1265 |
posted 01-04-2012 01:17 PM
LOL...it has a lovely high "ping" sound...reverberates well due to the shape. IP: Logged |
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