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