Bell

[sscindercoop]

Wondering how old this bell is there is no markings. Thanks in advance

 

[BioProfessor]

Looks like a modern one. What does the bottom look like? What is the "pea" made of?

Daryl

 

[Woodland Detectors]

The one you have I believe is a modern "American" Sleigh bell...The one pictured here is commonly known as a crotal bell 15th to 17th century UK... my guess

 

[BioProfessor]

All closed bells are technically a "crotal" bell. The bottom - the shape of the slots - will tell the tale - modern or not - jingle or not.

Daryl

 

[sscindercoop]

Looks like a modern one. What does the bottom look like? What is the "pea" made of?

Daryl

The pea is rusted and kinda pitted so I'm assuming iron.

 

[johnnyi]

"The one you have I believe is a modern "American" Sleigh bell...The one pictured here is commonly known as a crotal bell 15th to 17th century UK... my guess"

Yes, good i.d. 4-H, a modern American Sleigh Bell. A sleigh bell is a type of crotal, but a crotal is not always a sleigh bell. Good distinction also.