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Sleigh Bells ring....... are you listening!
Beautiful set of 4 Brass Sleigh Bells with original leather strap. Perfect as an …
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Sleigh Bells ring....... are you listening!
Beautiful set of 4 Brass Sleigh Bells with original leather strap. Perfect as an addition to a Christmas wreath, decor for your door, table or any holiday setting.
Each Bell has a beautiful patina, with typical tarnish but has not been cleaned, polished or changed by Clover's Cottage.
Over history such bells and related ornamentation, were a great way to show off a person's wealth and status.
They were also, a good early warning system to pedestrians and other folk on the road, that a horse or horse drawn vehicle was heading their way. In the early 1800's American and European manufacturers developed a process to stamp or cast bells out of Brass, which greatly expediting the production process.
Obviously, horse drawn transportation faded with the advent of the automobile and so did bell makers. This set was likely used in North Carolina where they were acquired.
These are round shaped bells, ("Crotals") sometimes called "Arctic" or " Globe" Bells, with an internal pellet that allows the Crotal to vibrate as the pellet rolls around and makes the Brass vibrate to create a distinct sound. We think that you will agree that this strap produces a sound stunningly "Christmas like, with a soft gentle chime. The design allows them to vibrate, and we hope, will bring Christmas joy and cheer to your home.
The dimensions are as follows:
Leather strap: 8".
2 Inner Bells: 2.5". (with 6 "slits or throats").
2 Outer Bells: 4". (with 4 "slits or throats").
The number of "throats" was a way for manufactures to add distinction to their bells.
Considering the bells detachable from the leather we count that there are 5 items in this sale
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- Dimensions
- 4ʺW × 4ʺD × 8ʺH
- Styles
- Adirondack
- Cabin
- Farmhouse
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Antique Brass Finish
- Leather
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brass
- Condition Notes
- Condition is commensurate with age and use. Each Bell has tarnish, as well as general nicks and scratches. There are … moreCondition is commensurate with age and use. Each Bell has tarnish, as well as general nicks and scratches. There are some age lines and a small tear in the center part of the leather strap or collar. The leather straps and leather attachments of the bells to the leather strap or collar are in good to very good condition and the bells themselves are firmly attached. less
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