I purchased this old bell recently at an estate sale so I have no personal knowledge regarding it. It did have an index card with it that said “early to mid century old bell”. I don’t know who wrote that or what research was done to determine that statement, but the bell does have a wonderful old look to it and most likely is from that date range. .
All around the bell are carving like diagrams of people and animals.
The bell measures 4 inches tall to the top of the handle. The bottom measures just over 2.5 inches across. As for the material that it is made of, my guess, and it’s only a guess, would be cast iron. I say that because it is a very heavy bell for it’s size. I know brass is heavy also, but not as heavy as this bell is. So, it’s either cast iron or brass.
I do not see any markings. There may be one, but if so it’s hidden inside.
Due to the weight of the bell, shipping would be via USPS Priority Mail at the two pound rate. Buyer to pay $9.95 shipping charges. .
SPECIAL NOTE about SHIPPING CHARGES: Twice yearly and again in November for the holiday season (so 3 times each year) the postal service increases shipping charges. Previously, shipping charges were based on weight and zip code. Now, the postal service has divided the United States in to 8 zones and all packages are charged by weight, size, and destination zone. This years increases have added an additional 1.36 cents to up to $4.03 on packages. I try to absorb some of the new charges and haven't increased my shipping charges in three years. This year, unfortunately, I have to increase the shipping. I'll try to keep it reasonable and even absorb some of the changes when possible.
About Combined Shipping:
I do combine shipping on multiple items purchased, but my web host is not set up to calculate multiple item shipping costs. At checkout, you will be charged full shipping price on each item purchased and I will refund the appropriate amount of over payment. If you are uncomfortable with that, send me a message with your zip code and stating which items you'll be purchasing and I'll calculate the correct combined shipping charges and send you a custom invoice.
INTERNATIONAL PURCHASES
Due to claims that merchandise is not being received at various international countries (although Customs tracking verifies the delivery), I will no longer be able to process international orders unless payment is made with U.S. currency, including conversion fees. Orders will be processed after funds have cleared a U.S. bank. PAYPAL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR INTERNATIONAL PURCHASES. Seller reserves the right to void any international transactions where contact has not been made prior to purchasing.
All items in my listings come from either estate or garage sales. I do not know if they came from homes where smoking or pets were present. All items are sold in the same condition as when I received them.
