Couple of Crotal Bells

Vermonter

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I always seem to find these smaller harness ones with the petal designs. I didn't realize they were marked with sizes. These were from the same field. One is #0 and the other is a #1. Different maker marks. The one on the right has a star for a mark. I never know quite how old. I'm assuming domestic origin, mid 1800's? Although there is definitely older stuff than that around these digs. ImageUploadedByTreasureNet.com1472306750.803244.jpg
 

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FreeBirdTim

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Cool finds! I've found two Conestoga bells in my 3 1/2 years of detecting, but ZERO crotal bells! Not even a piece of one.
 

trapperart

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Congrats on the bells. I can never seem to keep my whole ones, my wife and granddaughters claim them
 

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those are major nice condition. there were foundries in Cairo, NY & Ct. that made them mid 1800's
 

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Great finds. I never get tired of digging those old crotal bells. They are great looking relics, and display very nicely.
 

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Congratualtions on the Crotal bells! :occasion14:

I love finding the different sizes and ornate patterns, just a great relic find!

GL & HH
 

Terry Soloman

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Superb Condition!
 

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YOU KNOW YOUR IN A GOOD SPOT WHEN YOU FIND THEM JEWELS . SWEET FINDS .
 

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