An Early 19th Century Bronze Spanish Colonial Mission Belllarge size bell with decoration of stylized foliate designs to waist and repeating geometric motifs to sound bow, raised lettering and date reading "1818 / Mejico" to waist, with later wrought iron stand; with loud and clear ring. 13 x 12.5 in. diameter (bell only) From the Collection of Donald Brusca, Littleton, North Carolina Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Attractive patination; no apparent cracks.