Most are Copper or Brass, but I have found a few made of Pewter. The majority of the ones posted on the forum are from the 1800's, but some are earlier than that, and they can go into the 1900's. If you can find a makers name, that may help you narrow it down.
classicbells.com for info the reason it's slightly magnetic is because the ball inside is magnetic. if it has makers marks the should be on the bottom ....nice find
The majority of the ones posted on the forum are from the 1800's, but some are earlier than that, and they can go into the 1900's. If you can find a makers name, that may help you narrow it down.