{"product_id":"vintage-metal-monastery-bell-ornate-angel-dragon-wall-mount-latin-inscription","title":"Antique Metal Monastery Bell - Ornate Angel Dragon Wall Mount Latin Inscription","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eEqual parts Gothic and theatrical, this substantial monastery-style bell features an elaborate wall-mounted mechanism populated with a winged female figure, scrolling ornament, fantastical animal forms, and a large relief-decorated bell. The weathered gray-metal surface gives all of that intricate detail a wonderfully aged architectural presence.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bell bears a variation of the traditional Latin inscription \u003cstrong\u003e“Qui me tangit, vocem meam audit,” or “Who touches me hears my voice.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood vintage condition and structurally sound. Spotted white discoloration is present throughout the surface, possibly from old paint, mineral deposits, or prolonged outdoor exposure. There is oxidation\/rusting to some of the hardware and considerable surface wear consistent with age and exposure. The original chain pull is missing, and two loose screws are included as photographed. Please review all photos closely for condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: Approximately 12.5\"\u003cbr\u003eWidth: Approximately 5.5\"\u003cbr\u003eBell Diameter: Approximately 4\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCast metal \/ exact composition unconfirmed\u003cbr\u003eSteel or iron hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e20th century\u003cbr\u003eEuropean monastery-style design\u003cbr\u003eExact country of manufacture unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade for a dark entryway, covered porch, garden wall, or curiosity-filled interior, this has the kind of wonderfully excessive ornament that works especially well in Gothic and maximalist spaces. Even without its pull chain, it makes a dramatic architectural display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWall-mounted monastery bell assembly.\u003cbr\u003eWinged female figure and fantastical animal decoration.\u003cbr\u003eOrnate relief decoration throughout bell and mounting plate.\u003cbr\u003eTraditional Latin bell inscription.\u003cbr\u003eAll items are vintage and one-of-a-kind. Minor wear is part of their story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA unique find and \u003cem\u003epurr-fectly peculiar\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Cat Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47181403324588,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/1993\/4124\/files\/33F31B79-5122-4C25-95BA-4D80CF4B4FDD.jpg?v=1789093712","url":"https:\/\/thecatvintage.com\/products\/vintage-metal-monastery-bell-ornate-angel-dragon-wall-mount-latin-inscription","provider":"The Cat Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}