Sweet bell

[somecomic]

Found in a quick 10 minute hunt on my property. Non magnetic, clapper still inside. maybe copper or brass. Interesting seam, could help date it. Penny for scale.

 

[mudpuppy]

Thats is a sweet bell alright...I believe its off a horse harness..
Mud

 

[Evolution]

Nice crotal bell. Some of them actually have makers marks. The marks would be on either side of the opening (on the top of the picture with the penny). I would still say 1800s even with no markings, but if they are there you'll be able to narrow down the date range.

 

[dirt doctor]

Definitely from one of Santa's Reindeer . Congrats that's a nice one .

 

[somecomic]

Sadly, no markings. Shape seems to be definitely late 1800's. Glad to still have ball inside it. I found a hand forged ring today in the same spot. I guess we know where the barn stood!