Crotal and sleigh bells

[Tpmetal]

Went out sunday for a long day of detecting with 3cylbill. I did not find a whole lot besides these bells. Funny thing though, we were finding holes at one place from someone else digging. I start thinking I'm crazy cause I can't remember digging here and I never see anyone else around. Then a guy pops in from the road and runs over and picks up an old ball from a chain gang type thing. Turns out he and his buddy were there yesterday sweeping the place with their dues! haha.

 

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[trapperart]

Congrats on the nice bells

 

[G.A.P.metal]

Ya TP
Congrats on the bells

 

[Tpmetal]

Congrats on the nice bells

Ya TP
Congrats on the bells

Thanks guys, they are one of my favorite things to find.

 

[WaterScoop]

Very nice!

 

[Loco-Digger]

Congrats on digging that pair. I have yet to dig 2 complete ones at one site.

 

[scruggs]

You gotta love the bells especially this time of year! Good find!

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

Very nice. The lower one looks like the petal balls I find in W PA. The other is different. Does it have any details or stampings? Congrats!!

 

[sugarquartz]

Nice job on the bells i love finding them. 2 in one day is even better!! The petal one on the left is very nice this one is a bit older. Early 1800s to mid 1800s it may have a makers mark along the slot on the bottom. It was held onto the strap with a pin. The one on the right is a bit more modern"sleigh bell" that dates from 1860 till the early 20th century. It was held onto a leather strap along the belly of the horse with a small steel rivet or bolt that screwed into the top between the 4 holes . Very nice finds!!

 

[3cylbill]

Don't forget the button i found ,one measley little button way back in the forest where you meet up with two guys sniffin cellar holes ? They were here the day before with the feared deus metal detectors and left two bell and a button for us to find . We didn't find much but that just fuel the fire for the next hunt. I don't care if i find anything as long as i get to go back n time at these long forgotten cellers in he forest...

 

[Trezurehunter]

Crotal Bells are a great relic find. I display mine in a domed style bird cage, that way you can see them from any direction. Congrats

 

[G.A.P.metal]

They make an excellent Christmas tree ornament !
Gary