Old Bell?

[Bruno]

Hi All, This is my first post. I found this little bell today and I was wondering if anybody knows how old it is and what it was used for. Thanks. The bell is about an inch in diameter.

[chopz54]

Its a " Crotal " bell ( Livestock ) Chop

[tommyb]

Nice find. Found my first one a week ago. Does it still ring?

[Bruno]

The ringer thing is just a clump of rusted iron. Thanks for the reply.

[chopz54]

Have a look at some of these on our UK finds database.

Chop



http://www.ukdfd.co.uk/ukdfddata/sho...hen=&whenterm=

http://metaldetectingforum.com/showthread.php?t=9127

[TNCSHOOTER]

it was used to have audible contact on livestock as well as pets. They can be fairly old. Ask around and I'm sure you can get a more detailed ID. I've found two thus far, but They were both split, to bad they don't match.

[booker]

Welcome and nice find

[Krom]

Very nice crotal, Bruno. Does it still have the ball in it?
My first was 2 inches across and it's my favorite bell to date! Looks just like yours too... well, close, anyway (I'll see if I can add a pic of mine. Everything's so different in here now).
That's a great find!

[MR MOJO RISIN]

I found one a month or so ago, looks identicle to mine. Does it have a number engraved anywhere? Mine has a tiny 2 , I am deffinately no bell expert , I thought they were sleigh bells. Is their a Difference?

[simonthesearcher]

Nice bell,these sort were used for goats or sheep

[tater]

I have found several at a old house site. The newest coin i found at the site was 1895 Indianhead penny. I would think this would be the age. I didnt see a number on yours but most i have found have a number around the opening on the bottom. 1-9 The smaller they are the smaller the number. Hope this will help you a little. Look around and you should find coins!!!!!

[GUTHRUM]

Technically its a Rumbler Bell, a Crotal Bell is earlier & cast in one piece. The rumbler has the loop attached after casting.

Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century Sheep or Goat bell.

[Krom]

Thanks, Guthrum. That's something that I didn't know.