first bell

[mtdewman]

I have no idea how to date them or even what they are made out of. Found 6-7inches down. About 15 feet from 1815 house. Any ideas?

 

[vpnavy]

Great find! Thanks for sharing...

 

[keystonecops]

Bout all I know is its called a crotal bell. Hung on harness. Looks to be in awesome shape. Does it still ring? Later Clyde

 

[mtdewman]

Bout all I know is its called a crotal bell. Hung on harness. Looks to be in awesome shape. Does it still ring? Later Clyde

Yes it does

 

[RelicDude]

Nice crotal bell there one if my favorite things to find. It's most likely mid 19th century.

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[dirtlooter]

very nice indeed

 

[TNGUNS]

Nice one

 

[CoinandRelicMan]

Congrats on your first bell! Am still looking for my first intact crotal here, they just don't survive in the fields it seems.