Chrotal bells

[smr1000]

I've never found a chrotal bell, and in the span of an hour, I found two, though far apart.
They both are somewhat different. The first one has the typical appearance that I've seen on this site. Number 4 marked.

The second one has only 2 holes and has a mark of HB which I've researched and could be from Hiram or Hubbard Barton.
Seems to have the number 1 stamped.
Any ideas of the ages?
Thanks for your expertise.

 

[pepperj]

Congratulations on the 2 great looking Crotal Bells.
I've probably dug over a hundred now over the years, that span 400 yrs.
There's no other relic you can clean out the dirt, shake it, and it bring the bell back to life a hundred(s) of years of laying silent.

You're probably correct on the ID of the one bell.

Classic Bells: American Horse Bell Makers

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[Gare]

Those are great finds. I have found quite a few of them. I love finding them

 

[The Rebel]

Love finding them and hearing them ring again.

 

[oldmxrat]

Those are really nice finds, congrats!
A crotal bell is still on my bucket list.

 

[CRUSADER]

They look mid-late 19th C to me.

 

[Digger RJ]

I've never found a chrotal bell, and in the span of an hour, I found two, though far apart.
They both are somewhat different. The first one has the typical appearance that I've seen on this site. Number 4 marked.

The second one has only 2 holes and has a mark of HB which I've researched and could be from Hiram or Hubbard Barton.
Seems to have the number 1 stamped.
Any ideas of the ages?
Thanks for your expertise.

Very Cool!!! Congrats!!!

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

A big congrats on finding your first Crotal Bells !

 

[Trezurehunter]

Congrats on your first Crotal bells.