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Obertino Morteau Bronze Bell – Haut-Doubs Foundry
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You only have to 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 region, from a company that has perpetuated one of the oldest metal crafts for several generations. The history of the Obertino family has its roots in a tradition of foundrymen originating from Piedmont. For generations, these men practiced their craft itinerantly, moving wherever a bell needed to be cast. Their expertise crossed borders, notably passing through Switzerland, before a branch of the family definitively settled in Morteau in 1931. Our bell bears the name OBERTINO MORTEAU directly in its material. It dates from the 1960s-1970s, a significant 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 motifs punctuate the perimeter 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 large 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 the depth that time brings 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.
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- Brand: Obertino
- Period: 1960s-1970s
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ConditionVery goodColorsGoldMaterialBronze
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ProfessionalSaint symphorien des bois, FranceOn Whoppah since August 2026 • 1 sale