Church Bell Souvenir Appraisal

Our Lady of Consolation Souvenir Brass Hand Bell

This is a small souvenir hand bell made of polished brass or a gold-toned metal alloy. The bell stands approximately 4 to 5 inches tall and features a decorative handle culminating in an ornate, scalloped oval medallion. The medallion contains a blue-ground circular emblem with a white depiction of 'Our Lady of Consolation,' an important religious figure associated with the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, Ohio. The text 'OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION' and 'CAREY, OHIO' is printed in gold lettering around the inner circumference of the blue circle. The bell has a traditional flared skirt design with simple concentric ring engravings around the base for minimal decoration. Condition-wise, the item appears used with minor surface scratches and slight tarnishing or patina consistent with its age as a late 20th-century souvenir. A retail 'As Is' price tag is adhered to the side of the bell. The craftsmanship is typical of tourist-grade religious memorabilia, utilizing a cast metal construction and a printed or enamel-shielded medallion. It serves both as a functional small ringer and a devotional memento from a specific pilgrimage site.