Rattle Or Bell Depicting The Immaculate Conception. Silver (.915). Spanish School, 20th Century

Rattle or bell depicting the Immaculate Conception. Silver (.915). Spanish school, 20th century.
Shows a few minor imperfections. Bears contrasting hallmarks.
A natural-finish silver pendant, composed of chains featuring intricate links alternating with smaller ones. It consists of two prominent elements: a small element adorned with plant motifs surrounding an angel, and a much larger element depicting the Immaculate Conception (on a sunburst, with a halo), surrounded by a floral composition from which small bells hang, and surmounted by two angels riding birds. This type of votive offering or devotional ornament was common in the Spanish school, and this example is inspired by 18th-century models. The hallmarks (on the breast of one of the birds) indicate that this is a Spanish piece from the first half of the 20th century, but the silversmith cannot be identified.
Weight: 134 grams. · Dimensions: 10 x 1 x 37 cm