Any way of knowing an age on these?

[michigan michael]

I was at an estate sale not to long ago and seen these setting off to the side of the cash drawer. I asked the woman how mach and she laughed and said they were going to throw them out. I stole them for .25 cents. Any way of telling how old these may be? Sorry the pics did not turn out so well.

[Mich. Wolverine]

They could be 1850's or 60's. Some of the crotal bells have intials on the bottom of the maker. I know there is a web site that has info on them but I haven't found it again yet. The ones you have are cast and the bells that I posted on july 2nd have a patent date 1878 and are stamped. I found the patent on google patent. Someone else will probally have more info. Nice save.

Wolverine.

[Michiganne]

Sweet bells Mike.

HH

[Mike from MI]

Nice crotal bells! I have a bunch of them. Looks like mid 1800's but check out this site to be sure!
http://classicbells.com/Info/Info.htm