Nice large crotal bell

[NHmetaldetectrelichunter]

She still rings

 

[The Rebel]

Always great when they still ring.

 

[AU Seeker]

Nice bell!!

A little possible info on your bell...
The 2 is the size, the N and S are the maker's initials.
Possible maker...

Classic Bells: American Horse Bell Makers

Classic Bells restores antique sleigh bells and manufactures bell home decor. Wholesale. Retail.

classicbells.com

Seth J. North

S N or N S maker's mark on petal bells.

Seth North, born 1779, died 1851, was the younger brother of James North. Seth originally worked with his father as a blacksmith, but about 1801 he started to cast sleigh bells with his brother James after James and Joseph Shipman (below) ended their brief partnership. Seth took over full operation of the North foundry in 1803 after James moved to New York state. (18) Seth's early bells have a U-shaped cast shank. His later bells have the drilled shank that characterizes most New Britain sleigh bells.

Seth was active in a variety of business pursuits in New Britain throughout his lifetime. His bell foundry closed in 1840. (6)

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

That's a real nice Bell - congrats !

 

[JCR]

You can’t find one nicer than that.

 

[NHmetaldetectrelichunter]

Nice bell!!

A little possible info on your bell...
The 2 is the size, the N and S are the maker's initials.
Possible maker...

Classic Bells: American Horse Bell Makers

Classic Bells restores antique sleigh bells and manufactures bell home decor. Wholesale. Retail.

classicbells.com

Seth J. North

Wow thank you so much for this information

 

[oldmxrat]

That's a super nice bell, and still on my bucket list, congrats!

 

[Trezurehunter]

That is a great looking Crotal bell.

 

[mindcrime1988]

Wow super nice find. The detailing on the bottom makes it even more special.

 

[pepperj]

Congratulations on the Crotal bell, it's a real nice one.

 

[Tesorodeoro]

We find cow bells out west. What is the functionality of a bell of this type (other than ringing)?

 

[Randawg72]

Beautiful find! It's so complete and undamaged.
I never get tired of seeing these..

 

[Mr. Digger]

Congrats on a great crotal! My favorite three relics to find are those bells, shoe buckles, and skeleton keys. I've never found one as nice as that. Awesome!

 

[Gare]

She still rings

NICE FIND i LOVE FINDING THESE

 

[NHmetaldetectrelichunter]

New Hampshire is a great place for relic hunting. I have found 4 bells in the last 3 years since I started detecting.