Pair of Small Brass Decorative Hand Bells

This is a pair of small, vintage decorative hand bells crafted from cast brass, showcasing a warm golden-brown patina. Each bell features a distinct figural handle: one is topped with a standing llama or alpaca figure, while the other features a lyre (harp) motif. The bell bodies are traditional flared cup shapes with simple incised horizontal banding around the middle section for aesthetic detail. The construction appears to be solid cast metal, likely originating from Peru or other South American regions where such brass souvenirs (especially those featuring llamas) were common mid-20th-century exports. In terms of condition, both pieces exhibit significant surface oxidation, tarnishing, and minor pitting consistent with age and handling. There are small white spots of corrosion visible on the lyre bell and dark tarnish localized in the crevices of the decorative finials. The craftsmanship is folk-art quality rather than high-end precision, with visible casting seams and slightly irregular proportions typical of mass-produced brass giftware from the 1960s to 1980s. The clappers appear to be intact inside the bells, though the metal shows general wear and a loss of high-polish luster across all surfaces.