1551 IMPORTANT Irish Celtic Bronze Medieval Vessel Bell Start Price USD 8,888.88 Current Price USD 8,888.88 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, October 22, 2008 End Time Friday, November 21, 2008 Location Spring, Texas See more about '1551 IMPORTANT Irish Celtic Bronze Medieval Vessel Bell' Description 1551 Antique CELTIC Hand Chased Bronze Medieval Bell & Vessel Look at this ! Don't miss it! Here is an exceptional and truly UNIQUE find. It is a vessel with handle and a bell, both with incredible hand chased figural decorations all overDated 1551 on vessel's incised rim  - the year of the official Irish Schism between the traditional Roman Catholic and The New coming Anglican Church (Loyalist), which in practice overshadowed  the history of Ireland  through centuries of  bloody  crashes.  Even today... over 550 years later, Irish Patriots from IRA are fighting foreign occupators and their local servantsInscriptions are in Latin - the set was obviously used in the old fashioned traditional faith rituals and created to celebrate, denounce or just notice this very distinctive dateThis set will compliment every museum themed with Celtic Culture and this very period - mid / late Cisterian EuropeAMAZING pieces of early Celtic metalwork - please, pay particular attention at the two lion heads on the vessel and the unique figural settings on both pieces. First cast in molds, then masterfully hand shaped. Very thick and heavyTHESE ARE IMPORTANT HISTORICAL WITNESSES -  A TRULY UNIQUE PAIR OF AUTHENTIC PERIOD SACRIFICIAL IMPLEMENTS!!!The Listing will be revised soon with more details - stay tuned!!!!!  Measurements:  Vessel - 11" tall; Bell - 8'' Condition:  VG+/EXCELLENT overall !!! See photos. They have been well kept and taken care for over time!!! You could not hope to find better preserved pieces from the period. NOBLE PATINA all over Please e-mail us for additional photos or information that can give you a better idea about this beautiful piece We Will Combine Shipping When Possible For Your Convenience! Local Pickups Are Welcome Please take a look at the other items we have on sale now. Click here to visit our other auctions! Please, visit our eBay Store! We will add new listings at least once weekly, so be sure to drop in! You never know what you might find! If you do not agree with any price, let us know your suggestion. We guarantee not to pass up any reasonable offer! Also, if you are not sure about an item, feel free to ask us as many questions, as you want!     Buyer is responsible for the actual shipping cost.  No handling charges. We accept personal checks, money orders and credit cards through PayPal     We describe the items with the best of our knowledge and ability, so to avoid any misunderstanding, and in case of any doubt, please e-mail us. We will be glad to answer all your questions and to provide additional photos and information Take a look at the other items we have for sale now and please keep visiting Thank you! Get Skype and call me for free.     Powered by eBay Turbo Lister   Powered by eBay Turbo Lister                                                                               Powered by eBay Turbo Lister Place a Bid!