Bronze Bell Rouen By Jacques Buret Early 18th Century

Bronze bell called tintenelle, often used by the brotherhoods of charity. It is a very old Norman story dating back to the Middle Ages and mainly preserved in the department of Eure. At the time of the great plagues, family, neighbors and villagers united to bring assistance to the sick and bury them. This is how the brotherhoods of charity were born. The bell is composed of an openwork grip, it is decorated with 4 shields in relief, all surmounted by a crown. 1 IHS shield 1 shield of the Virgin and Child 1 shield of the Arms of France 1 shield representing the mark of the founder Jacques Buret in Rouen received master in 1698. This bell was formerly damaged and repaired, the grip is reinforced with tin, on the top as well as on the inside bottom of the bell. It nevertheless rings perfectly