Large Elaborate Antique American Victorian Snow Sleigh Harness Bells on Wood Display Stand - Late 19th Century

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This Really is the Best Example of Antique American Victorian Snow Sleigh Bells that I have Come Across in my … Read more This Really is the Best Example of Antique American Victorian Snow Sleigh Bells that I have Come Across in my Many Years of Experience in the Antique Business. Circa Late 19th Century. They are Rendered in a Very Large and Elaborate Design. NOTE that They Also have the Unusual Added Feature of Genuine Dyed Red Horsehair Tassels.

The Set is Completely Hand Made Out of Nickel Plated Solid Cast Brass or Possibly Bronze ?. These Types of Bells were Mounted on the Horse Harness Assembly - Saddle Etc. It has Been Mounted on Nicely Custom Made Varnished Solid Oak and Mahogany ? Display Base that Would Have Been Made at a Later Date for Display Purposes. It has Multiple Assortment of Dangling Bells & Ringers that Give it that Loud & Wonderful Classic Sleigh Bell Sound. These Type of Bells were used to Announce - Let People Hear You While Traveling - In Motion so as to Prevent Possible Accident Situations.

It is in Very Good All Original Condition. It is Strong and Sound - Displays Beautifully. Note That it Has Had Some Very Old Solder Repaired Damage Etc to the Top Center Section - See Photographs. It is Complete with No Missing or Replacement Parts.
The Nickel Plated Surfaces are are Aged & Tarnished.

It Measures Overall Approx
17 inches Tall x ( Base ) 17 3/4 inches Long x 5 inches Wide.

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