Bidspirit auction | Collection of Cast Brass and

Collection of Cast Brass and Metal Figurines and Swiss Bells - A collection of cast metal decorative items featuring animal figurines and bells. The group includes a cast metal owl statue, likely brass or bronze-finished white metal, depicted perched upon two stacked books. The owl is detailed with textured feathering, while the base books feature a dark patinated finish with contrasting gilded-tone page edges. Also included are two small cast brass figurines: one in the form of a rooster on an oval base and another sleek, polished brass figure of a swimming duck. The collection includes three bells of varying designs. One cast metal bell is impressed with the text 1878 and SAIGNELEGIER flanked by two Swiss crosses. A second bell features a similar rectangular handle and is cast with the words CHIANTEL and FONDEUR. The third bell is more ornate, featuring relief-molded floral and scrollwork designs around the body and a circular ring handle. The two larger bells retain their interior clappers attached with heavy fabric or leather loops. Very nice sound. Height of owl statue: 6.5 inches Width of owl statue at base: 4 inches Height of Saignelegier bell: 3.25 inches Diameter of Saignelegier bell base: 3.5 inches Height of ornate bell: 2.75 inches Height of rooster: 2 inches Length of duck: 3 inches.