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The 2021 Belleek Mussenden Temple Bell Ornament is the 34th edition in this annual series. The ornament has been inspired by Mussenden Temple which is situated overlooking the Atlantic Ocean between Downhill Demesne and Castlerock in Northern Ireland. This former library was built in 1785 and forms part of the Bishop of Derry and Earl of Bristol’s Estate. Frederick Augustus Hervey built this beautiful building as a summer library which as inspired by Roman architecture and named after his beloved cousin, Mrs Frideswide Mussenden. Around the top there is a Latin inscription which reads, ‘’Tis pleasant, safely to behold from shore, the troubled sailor, and hear the tempests roar’. Hand painted, mother of pearl luster has been used for the roof with gold highlights and a lucky shamrock on the reverse. The ornament makes a great gift, includes original factory gift box and measures 3" high. Fine Parian China, Hand painted details. Made by Belleek in Ireland. The ornament is not dated.
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