Antique Yoruba Figural Bells

Ca. first quarter 20thC. Very good with extensive corrosion both inside and outer surfaces. No breaks or repairs, some metal loss as expected. This item was used, and will show multiple areas of age a

A very old field used cast bronze bell with ancestral face and areas of designs on the sides of the bell and on the face. Such bells were worn by chiefs in the Ijebu region of the Yoruba people in Nig

A good antique figural desk bell, the nickel plated shell bears detailed incised designs, the head and body have the original Japanned black finish, marked Germany in embossed letters underside. Winds

A very old field used cast bronze bell with ancestral face and incised and raised designs. Such bells were worn by chiefs in the Ijebu region of the Yoruba people in Nigeria, wrapped in a long shawl,

Antique African Yoruba Diviner's Bell or Gong, Nigeria. Iron, On stand. Size: 15.5'' x 5'' x 2.5'' (39 x 13 x 6 cm) Height on Stand: 19" (48 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

It is Likely Burmese. The bracket is covered with figures of both deities and animals. Overall, it appears to be in Good condition. One end of the mallet is not attached, and is held together by wire.

Includes a total of 9 antique hand painted cast iron doorstops. Each graced with a raised relief decoration. Measure from 4 3/4" - 12". No apparent markings. Condition: Good overall condition having a

An antique French silver figural inkstand with mercury motif with later amber glass inserts, and silverplate bell. Stamped with the French mercury hallmark for export silver on two lids. No other hall

Antique Cast Iron Figural Door Bell. Asian motif with Asian man and dragon head front. Unsigned. Wear consistent with age and use. Nice bell sound. Measures 22" H x 7-1/2" W x 10" D.

Antique Figural Cast Iron Southern Bell Woman Doorstop, circa 1920s, depicting a lady with a fully molded flower basket, in full paint decoration, stamped on reverse, "3" Height 11 in. Width 8 in. Dep

Antique Brass and Enamel Figural Bell. Measures 4 1/2" x 2"

Late 19th/early 20th century. Having handsomely cast brass neoclassical dolphin centered by circular bell, all resting atop shaped base with molded edges. Some pitting to surface consistent with age.

A beautiful 19th century continental repousse silver and glass inkstand /push bell. Stamped "800" for .800 silver on the understide but no other apparent hallmarks or maker's marks. Approximate measur

Antique Victorian Gilt Ormolu Figural Counter Bell. Twist mechanism of the figure sounds bell. Measures 4 inches in height.

Three Antique Figural Inkwells. Blackamoor with working bell measures 6"h. Condition: Very good with minor wear.

Antique bell with cow figural head. As-is condition. Measures 13 in. x 9 in. x 6 in. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion o

Group of two antique Indian bronze bells with figural finials; overall good condition, age wear, surface wear, surface soiling; largest H 10 1/4" (Approx.)Provenance: The Stone Collection

A group of Yoruba divination objects including a tray and figural tapper-bell. 20th century. Yoruba style. Nigeria. Tray: 15" d. Figural tapper-bell: 11."Provenance: Exhibited, published: 1975, #12, B

Brass Lot. Dresser tray, candle sticks, frame, Figural bell, etc-- Dimensions: ---

THE BEAUTIFUL LOT FEATURES TWO ENAMELED FIGURAL BELLS AND AN ENAMELED CUP IN IMPERIAL YELLOW. ALL CHINESE EXPORT OVER 100 YEARS OLD. THE CUP AND SAUCER IN VERY GOOD ANTIQUE CONDITION. THE BELLS INNICE

A finely cast bronze bell with well weathered surface and a portrait like face of an ancestor. The bell measures 7 x 3.5 inches. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa.

Ca. last quarter 18thC. Very good with old repairs evident-see pics. The figural bell is scarce.

An antique Japanese porcelain ceremonial bell with figural gold double headed dragon top handle, and gold female geisha figures etched around the sides of the white glazed finish, with Satsuma style g

A pair of antique figural Neoclassical sconces offer lyre form bronze and brass frames with female mask, flanking dog heads in profile, tassel and scroll elements at crest, inverted bell flowers on eb