3 handbells, 19th century, brass/bronze: one with... Lot 4033

3 handbells, 19th century, brass/bronze: one with a figural handle after an antique model, inscribed on the striking ring ''F. HEMONY ME FECIT ANNO 1569'', rough casting. One modelled on the imperial bell (Gloriosa) of Cologne Cathedral, silver-plated, inscribed with ''''Die Kaiserglocke heiss' ich, Des Kaisers Ehren preis ich, Auf heil'ger Warte steh' ich, Dem Deutschen Reich erfleh' ich, Dass Fried' und Wehr Ihm Gott bescheer'!'', high-quality, detailed work. Comes with a small brass bell with plastic handle, h. up to 16 cm.