{"product_id":"vintage-brass-apple-ritual-bell","title":"Vintage Brass Apple Ritual Bell","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE OBJECT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming vintage brass bell in the form of a golden apple, complete with a sculpted stem and delicate leaf. Its warm metallic surface bears the subtle marks of age, while a concealed clapper allows the little fruit to ring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout mythology and folklore, the apple has symbolized beauty, desire, knowledge, temptation, and immortality. The golden apple is particularly associated with Aphrodite, making this unusual bell a fitting addition to an altar devoted to love, beauty, or the mysteries of forbidden knowledge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful as a ritual instrument for marking the opening or closing of a ceremony, or simply displayed among antique books, botanical specimens, and collected curiosities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage brass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApple-shaped bell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSculpted stem and leaf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior hanging clapper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 3\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 2½\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage as-found condition with surface marks, scuffs, scratches, tarnish, and natural patina consistent with age and previous use. The interior clapper remains intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review photographs closely for the best representation of condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Listing is for the brass apple bell only. Other decorative objects shown are not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eONE OF A KIND\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce acquired, this object leaves The Cabinet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Green Goblet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67774950736239,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/9030\/2319\/files\/20261004_154605.jpg?v=1792115574","url":"https:\/\/thegreengoblet.com\/products\/vintage-brass-apple-ritual-bell","provider":"The Green Goblet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}