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LOT 1948
Post Medieval Bronze Crotal Bell Collection
CIRCA 17TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 - 2 1/2 in. (422 grams total, 39-65 mm).
Including ribbed type, incised initials 'WG' and other types. [7, No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired since the 1970s.
From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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