EARLY-MID 19TH C AMERICAN ANTIQUE BRASS BELL WithLATHE-TRND/INCISED MAPLE WDN HNDL

SCARCE EARLY to MID 19TH CENTURY AME RI CAN ANTIQUE SMALL, 6 1/4 in HEIGHT, BRASS BELL, with LATHE-TURNED, INCISED MAPLE HARDWOOD HANDLE, featuring ALL ORIGINAL BELL INTERIOR HARDWARE (WIRE & BALL) & ORIGINAL, NATURALLY OXIDIZED ANTIQUE BRASS PATINA. Most likely used as a rural school bell, calling students to class or an early mercantile establishment, informing workers their shift.

Early to mid 19th century Ame ri can antique handcrafted brass school bells, with lathe-turned maple hardwood handles and forged brass bodies. 6 1/4 " Height x 2 1/2" bell Height x. Very Good to Excellent overall antique condition.

This item is in the category "Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Bells". The seller is "modsanctuary" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Size: Small
• Department: Adults
• New England primitive artifact: Estate fresh
• New to the marketplace: 100% original antique condition
• Custom Bundle: No
• Untouched & undisturbed: All original metal & wood surfaces
• US Civil War era: Early to mid 19th century
• Item Height: 6 1/4\
• Circa 1845-1870: All original wood surfaces
• Naturally aged maple hardwood patina: Naturally oxidized brass color & antique patina
• Found in southern New Hampshire: Found in New England
• Item Width: 3 1⁄2\
• No repairs (old or new): Not previously chemically cleaned or polished
• School bell: No edge flea-bites, fractures or wood loss
• Pattern: Solid, incised wooden handle
• Type: Antique brass school bell w/hardwood handle
• Customized: No
• Color: Gold, Brown (natural patina)
• Year Manufactured: 1850
• Occasion: All Occasions
• Item Weight: Weight: 8.2 oz.
• Engraved: No
• Brand: Unbranded
• Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
• Era: Victorian (1837-1900)
• Shape: Curvilinear, outward sloped bell form
• Handmade: Yes
• Production Technique: Batch Production
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Style: American
• Additional Parts Required: No
• Material: Brass, maple hardwood, Brass
• Theme: School bells (education)
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Number in Pack: 1
• Features: Lathe-turned, incised wooden handle, With Handle
• Finish: Antique Brass
• Care Instructions: Clean with organic oil
• Room: Any Room
• Packaging: Unboxed
• No deformities, noticeable abrasions: No stains or damage to brass surfaces