Product Overview
This is an antique solid brass schoolhouse / hand call bell with a turned wooden handle (c. late 19th to early 20th century). Cast in heavy bronze/brass with double accent ring molding along the lower waist, this primitive hand bell features its original turned wood handle with decorative grooved rings, secured to the brass crown via a metal pin/rivet. Unsigned, maker unknown.
The interior retains its original hand-forged iron chain link assembly and cast iron clapper ball, which produces a loud, resonant ring. The bell measures approximately 8 1/4 inches tall overall, with the bottom brass flare measuring 3 3/4 inches in diameter. Condition is very good antique; the brass displays an authentic, aged natural patina with light surface scuffs and minor oxidation spots, while the wooden handle and iron clapper remain sturdy and fully functional.
The interior retains its original hand-forged iron chain link assembly and cast iron clapper ball, which produces a loud, resonant ring. The bell measures approximately 8 1/4 inches tall overall, with the bottom brass flare measuring 3 3/4 inches in diameter. Condition is very good antique; the brass displays an authentic, aged natural patina with light surface scuffs and minor oxidation spots, while the wooden handle and iron clapper remain sturdy and fully functional.
