TABLE BELL - The Embden Collection Renaissance, dated 1553. Bronze with brown patina. The base bears the inscription SIT.NOMEN.DOMINI.BENEDICTVM. The sides feature partly winged angel heads, garlands, dragons, and coat of arms cartouches with four fleur-de-lys and angles. The shoulder is decorated with leaves. The stem base features acanthus leaves; the rest of the stem is missing. The clapper base is present, but the clapper is missing. H 10 cm, Ø 7 cm. Scuffed. Dents to the edges. Provenance: The Arlette and Antony Embden Collection, France. * The full tax is charged on this item marked *, i.e. VAT is charged on the sum will be refunded to Purchasers providing a validly stamped export declaration.