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, 8 1/2 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 had begun or ended]. Early to mid 19th century Ame ri can antique handcrafted brass school bells, with lathe-turned maple hardwood handles and forged brass bodies. 8 1/2 " Height x 4 1/2 " bell Width 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: Medium
- Department: Adults
- Untouched & undisturbed: All original metal & wood surfaces
- US Civil War era: Early to mid 19th century
- Custom Bundle: No
- Circa 1845-1870: All original wood surfaces
- Naturally aged maple hardwood patina: Naturally oxidized brass color & antique patina
- Item Height: 8 1/2\
- Found in southern New Hampshire: Found in New England
- No repairs (old or new): Not previously chemically cleaned or polished
- School bell: No edge flea-bites, fractures or wood loss
- Item Width: 4 1⁄2\
- No deformities, noticeable abrasions: No stains or damage to brass surfaces
- New England primitive artifact: Estate fresh
- 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: 1 lb.
- 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, Maple hardwood
- 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
- 8 1⁄2\: 3 1⁄2\
- New to the marketplace: 100% original antique condition