early 1800s sleigh bell...

[grogmug]

early 1800's sleigh bell...

I found a mid 1800's sleigh bell with the number 5 on the top. I did some research and found it do be dated from 1800-1850...I have a ton of pics, but need to figure out how to re-size/post them! Has anyone else found these antique sleigh bells? If so do they have any value to them, because it still ring and is in GREAT shape.

 

[Groundhogg]

Re: early 1800's sleigh bell...

Its on farmland beside the railroad tracks, my dad found it while passing it on a train. Pretty remote area, very nice spot, a lot of land and, peace and quiet, nothing around it but the tracks. How do u find coins on these kind of sites?!?! Clean all the trash first, or go to certain areas? I zoomed in on the face as well, crazy stuff, maybe I should post up more pics.

Coins can be anywhere. I always start with a check around the front porch as people sat on the front porch in those days. I also check around the biggest trees, the well, the outhouse, the path to the mailbox, and barn doors. I also look for the swimming hole where people used to bathe. I use this site to help me find buildings that aren't there anymore: https://www.historicaerials.com/viewer#
Best of luck.
BTW I spent many years in Bowling Green

 

[Digger RJ]

early 1800's sleigh bell...

I found a mid 1800's sleigh bell with the number 5 on the top. I did some research and found it do be dated from 1800-1850...I have a ton of pics, but need to figure out how to re-size/post them! Has anyone else found these antique sleigh bells? If so do they have any value to them, because it still ring and is in GREAT shape.

Nice!!! Congrats!!!