Bronze bell with Medici coat of arms

Italy, late 18th - early 19th century Cast bronze Diameter: 15 cm Height: 13.5 cm Elegant cast bronze bell of excellent workmanship, characterized by an authentic antique patina and a silvery, clear sound. It features on both sides an embossed Medici coat of arms, with the shield adorned with the classic heraldic balls surmounted by a crown, the distinctive symbol of the historic Florentine lineage. The body of the bell shows sober lines and harmonious proportions, typical of production between the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Inside, the original iron clapper, attached with double rings, is still present. An object of great charm and historical value, ideal as a collector's item, decorative element or testimony to Italian smelting art. Conservation status: excellent, with light signs of time consistent with age. Uniform patina.