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Peter van Os Antiques & Fine Art
Markt 12-A, 5688 AJ
Oirschot , Netherlands
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Bronze Hand Bell
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Description
Beautiful bronze handbell.
In excellent condition
Inscription
The Hand Bell has beautiful decorations.
On the side inscribed in Dutch: DESE KLANK ROEPT OM DRANK
Translation: The sound of this bell calls for a drink.
This bell can be attributed to Jan Crans as well as to his son Cyprianus Crans.
So, the one who is ringing the bell, has to buy everyone a drink!
In The Netherlands, 2 comparable hand bells can be found in Museums.
JAN CRANS (1670-1739)
Jan Crans was a famous Dutch Artillery and Bell Founder, who lived and worked in Amsterdam, Enhuizen and The Hague.
He was married twice. In his first marriage he had a son Cyprianus, who also became a Bell Founder.
In his second marriage he had 2 children, Cornelis, also Bell Founder and Reijnsjen. -
More Information
Documentation: Certificate of Authenticity Origin: Netherlands Period: 18th Century Materials: Bronze with wooden handle Condition: Good. Styles / Movements: Classical, Traditional, Medieval Patterns: Handmade Dealer Reference #: 23186 Incollect Reference #: 708383 -
Dimensions
H. 9.45 in; Diam. 4.72 in; H. 24 cm; Diam. 12 cm;
