Vintage Jester Bell - Cast Bronze Figural Paperweight with Metal Clapper

Add a touch of theatrical charm to your moody vintage decor with this delightfully detailed, heavy figural jester bell. Believed to be cast from solid bronze due to its substantial weight and resonant ring, this piece features a mischievous court jester face topped with a classic multi-pointed fool's cap that doubles beautifully as the handle. The figure is clad in a deeply pleated, traditional ruffled garment adorned with sculpted baubles, featuring a rich, dark patina that has settled into the recessed areas to perfectly highlight the intricate casting. Underneath, the piece retains its metal clapper suspended by a small chain, allowing it to produce a clear, robust chime. Perfectly scaled for a curated dark academia bookshelf, as a character-rich desk paperweight, or tucked into an English country-inspired cabinet of curiosities, this bell is in excellent vintage condition with an authentic, unpolished age-worn finish.

Measurements (approximate - rounded to the nearest quarter inch):
3.75 inches tall
2 inches in depth
1.75 inches wide

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VINTAGE & ANTIQUE
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SHIPPING
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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