✅ SOLVED Cant figure this one out?

[spartan54]

Can't figure this one out?

Found this in a "field" in Massachusetts that was used for farming as far back as my maps go (1760's). I can't figure out what this is....appreciate any guidance. Thank you.

 

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[Diggit]

That is a "crotal bell" (sleigh bell, harness bell, etc.) Good find!

Crotal bells - ukdfd

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

It appears to be an uncommonly ornate Crotal Bell (from horse-harness).

 

[vhs07]

Is it broken on the side with the holes?

 

[CRUSADER]

It appears to be an uncommonly ornate Crotal Bell (from horse-harness).

Yeap.

 

[spartan54]

Is it broken on the side with the holes?

Yes, it snapped off like some of the old buttons I have found....

 

[2screwed]

It appears to be an uncommonly ornate Crotal Bell (from horse-harness).

That's exactly what it is. Here is a link to a site with pictures and a lot of information on them. It also offers some insight on how to date them.

Classic Bells: Selling and Restoring Antique Horse & Sleigh Bells

 

[spartan54]

You are right, after checking out the link no doubt that's what it is. Thanks everyone!

 

[vhs07]

Great I.D. and a great find!

 

[spartan54]

Just a quick update. Because you all helped me figure out what this item was I took the time to clean it out tonight. It still works! What a thrill hearing the bell ring for the first time in a hundred(s) year(s)! That's why this hobby is so great, thanks again everyone.

 

[2screwed]

Just a quick update. Because you all helped me figure out what this item was I took the time to clean it out tonight. It still works! What a thrill hearing the bell ring for the first time in a hundred(s) year(s)! That's why this hobby is so great, thanks again everyone.

Almost enough to give you goosebumps I'm sure.

 

[CRUSADER]

Just a quick update. Because you all helped me figure out what this item was I took the time to clean it out tonight. It still works! What a thrill hearing the bell ring for the first time in a hundred(s) year(s)! That's why this hobby is so great, thanks again everyone.

I nearly asked if the pea was present & if it rang ok, it look so good I just assumed it would be, although thought it odd you didn't mention. So it makes sense now.

 

[spartan54]

I nearly asked if the pea was present & if it rang ok, it look so good I just assumed it would be, although thought it odd you didn't mention. So it makes sense now.

I was so out of my league (I'm a coin hunter) I had no clue what it was when I posted. I cleaned it out after I got an ID, and what a thrill to hear the ring. I now know what a PEA is. I'm a newbie, second year, and only registered here to get help and now a big fan of this forum. I am now a relic hunter too....funny what happens when you get hooked.

 

[G.A.P.metal]

spartan54
cool find and when your relic huntin in the country mostly no pulltabs so you dig a lot of history junk/older coins nice change from clad and tabs!
Gary

 

[spartan54]

spartan54
cool find and when your relic huntin in the country mostly no pulltabs so you dig a lot of history junk/older coins nice change from clad and tabs!
Gary

I WAS a coin hunter..relics.... Don't even have my feet wet yet but.... Whoa!

 

[CRUSADER]

I was so out of my league (I'm a coin hunter) I had no clue what it was when I posted. I cleaned it out after I got an ID, and what a thrill to hear the ring. I now know what a PEA is. I'm a newbie, second year, and only registered here to get help and now a big fan of this forum. I am now a relic hunter too....funny what happens when you get hooked.

OK then, good luck & I'm sure we will ID many more in our usual double quick time.

 

[spartan54]

Appreciate it....next time I'm in GB lets hit the Thames