You are bidding on a bronze figural bell made by Gerry Ballantyne.  Gerry designed all his bells, and they were produced using the Lost Wax Method.  His workmanship and attention to details, makes his bells some of the finest bronze bells made and very sought after.  This is The Chinese Mandarin, made in 1980.  All of the Ballantyne bells are a limited production.  This is number 16/336.  Each bell is signed and numbered on the inside.  The bells have a wonderful patina.  The height of most of his bells is around 6".  Buyer pays postage extra if outside the USA.