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Bronze Bell Obertino Morteau – Haut-Doubs Foundry
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Just take it in hand and ring it to understand that this bell is not just a decorative object. It is a true piece of French foundry work, born in Morteau in the Haut-Doubs, from a company that has perpetuated one of the oldest metal crafts for several generations. The history of the Obertino family is rooted in a tradition of foundrymen originating from Piedmont. For generations, these men practiced their craft itinerantly, moving wherever a bell needed to be cast. The expertise crossed borders, passing notably through Switzerland, before a branch of the family definitively settled in Morteau in 1931. Our bell directly bears the name OBERTINO MORTEAU in its material. It belongs to the productions of the 1960s-1970s, an important period for the foundry as Jean Obertino brought his sons Gilbert and Émile into the business in 1965, before the move to a new foundry in Morteau in 1967. The bronze work is particularly appealing. Some parts have been polished to reveal the warm, golden tones of the metal, while the central part retains a rougher, almost mineral surface. Small embossed patterns punctuate the circumference and recall the work from the mold. With its 9 cm diameter and nearly 10 cm height, it has a true presence in hand. Its wide rectangular handle allows for a firm grip, and its original clapper is still in place. Its tone is clear and resonant, as one would expect from a true bronze bell. Over more than half a century, the bronze has acquired a beautiful patina, with its nuances, small marks, and that depth that time imparts to metal. The Obertino company still exists in Morteau and continues to perpetuate this bell-making expertise today. Diameter approximately 9 cm, height approximately 10 cm with the handle.
Additional details:
- Brand: Obertino
- Colour: Dorées
- Period: 1960s-1970s
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CategoryDecorative ObjectsConditionVery goodColorsGoldMaterialBronzeStyleMid Century ModernSeller locationSaint symphorien des bois, FranceDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup
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ProfessionalSaint symphorien des bois, FranceOn Whoppah since August 2026 • 2 sales