February 12, 2009

1879

Standing on the ground beside the side entrance of the Malate Church was this old bell. It is dedicated to Our Lady of the Remedies and was made by the foundry of Hilario Sunico in January 30 (or 10—I'm not quite sure), 1879. I can't find anything about Fundicion de Hilario Sunico except that they made bells for other churches and cathedrals in the Philippines around this time. I hope this bell gets restored to its tower soon or, at the very least, stored or displayed properly. With so much of the City of Manila's heritage destroyed during WWII, this is no way to treat a historical treasure.

1879 bell dedicated to Our Lady of the Remedies at the Malate Church

20 comments:

  1. Martin MYFebruary 12, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    I agree, it should be restored and get rinning again, but not as a warning but rings of joy.

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  2. OlivierFebruary 12, 2009 at 11:44 PM

    elle est magnifique, la croix dessus est superbe.

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  3. JudyFebruary 12, 2009 at 11:45 PM

    The bell is a wonderful piece of history and should be displayed and cared for as a piece of artwork. Nice shot.

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  4. Debbie Courson SmithFebruary 13, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    Strange that it is just sitting there. I'm glad you spied it. Maybe something will get done now.

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  5. abcFebruary 13, 2009 at 12:44 AM

    It should be put back in the tower again, because bells should ring. At least it wasn't melted and converted into guns, like some other bells during wars.

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  6. melanieFebruary 13, 2009 at 1:23 AM

    Comme Olivier j'ai remarqué la croix gravée. Très belle

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  7. ninoFebruary 13, 2009 at 1:24 AM

    it's a pity how we treat our historical artifacts. it says a lot about how we look at ourselves as a nation. :-(

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  8. crocrodylFebruary 13, 2009 at 2:34 AM

    I also hope that it will be restored and ring again. Very nice shot!

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  9. LoisFebruary 13, 2009 at 4:27 AM

    So sad that it's just sitting there like that! I hope someone will restore it. It's really beautiful!

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  10. Christina SFebruary 13, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    Nice to get a look at it while it's down though. It's amazing the work that has gone into it, even though bells aren't exactly on public view - not usually, at least.

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  11. UnknownFebruary 13, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    It's beautiful bell that should be placed where it belongs...

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  12. escapeFebruary 13, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    it's good that they decided to keep and preserve it.

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  13. ArnaudFebruary 13, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    I hopr that you'll can hear his sound soon.

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  14. ReenaFebruary 13, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    wow. this is really something.
    i hope they do something about this soon before it gets vandalized or stolen.

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  15. HalcyonFebruary 13, 2009 at 11:44 PM

    Very neat. It's too bad it's not working. I bet it makes a lovely sound.

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  16. paceyFebruary 14, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    I think it's best to put it back to where it once belong. Happy Valentine!

    Bohol Today~

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  17. pennyFebruary 14, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    I just love bells. They have so much character. Oh what a story they could tell:)

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  18. GeorgeFebruary 16, 2009 at 6:03 AM

    This is a beautiful bell and deserves to be saved. I hope it will be.

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  19. hadvFebruary 17, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    Hm.. I wonder if I can bring this home with me.

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  20. Renato in WonderlandFebruary 17, 2020 at 2:09 PM

    I’m a Sunico and my ancestors made that bell. Their foundry was In San Nicolas. They were Chinese Filipinos originally from Fujian

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