Blue Belle, Charming Old Wonderfully Painted Figural Bell antique geometric blocks I think all three previously

I think all three previously held in one collection

with a span of 9" when open

The bowl measures 4 1/4" in diameter at widest and 2 1/2" tall

with some rust to the surface

This is one of my favorites

Blue Belle, Charming Old Wonderfully Painted Figural Bell antique geometric blocks I think all three previouslyOf course I love a folk art carving that is also a bell, but I think this one is especially excellent for the quality of the painting on her face especially to me she looks almost as if she just just stepped out of early 19th century painting, and, with those hands clasped in front of her, has a bit of the feel of a santos, too. (And with her combo of bared shoulders and prayerful gesture, she seems quite rpoised to serve however one might like!) I