Vintage Large Brass Hand Bell With Iron Ball Clapper & Metal Capped Wood Handle

Description: Vintage Large Brass Hand Bell Iron Ball Clapper Metal Capped Wooden Handle For Your Antique Brass Bell Collection-HandBell2 Details Description: A vintage rather large brass bell having a wooden handle. The bell's handle is made of wood that is painted and lacquered. The handle has a metal (brass?) cap on its top. The bell has an iron ball clapper attached to a ferrous thin long wire which is attached to the top of the interior of the bell. The exterior of the bell is flared at the bottom in a typical hand bell shape. The handle is attached to the top of the bell. The brass portion has a stepped circles at the bottom and an upwards slanted top with a central short column to which the handle is attached. The handle has a bulging shape at the top and fits nicely in your hand. The bell is unmarked and has a beautiful ring. The brass portion has a nice patina, or possibly is dirt from years of use, but could be cleaned to bring out its full beauty. Additionally, the wood handle has wear and soiling to the wood finish from years of use. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description. Date: Uncertain but most likely early to mid 1900s. Origin: Purchased in an estate auction in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Size: The bell measures ~9 5/8" high while the base is ~5 3/4” in diameter and the piece weighs about one pound and 10 ounces. Maker: Unknown Marks: Unmarked. Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: This is a nice vintage bell with an iron ball clapper and having a beautiful ring. It would make a worthy addition to your collection. Condition: This bell is in very good condition with no dings, breaks or repairs. It does have general minor scratches commensurate with its age and use. It also has general soiling especially on the handle and the brass portion and could probably benefit from a good cleaning and refinishing, but we leave that to the discretion of the new owner. The wood handle has a wear to the finish and soiling from years of use. The brass cap on top of the handle appears to be missing a cover, but you be the judge (we are presenting several photos for you to assess). The entire piece has scratches to the surface as well as some small green spots indicative of onset of oxidation, which will more than likely clean easily. All of these issues can be seen in the photos. Be that as it may, the piece is solid, has a nice ring and is great looking. Please see photos for additional condition information. Our Guarantee Please view our 100% positive feedback and bid with confidence. We guarantee the authenticity, description and condition of the items we sell. We will refund your purchase price if not completely satisfied. Shipping and Handling Buyer pays for careful shipping & handling based on Zip Code. Contact us for world-wide international shipping & handling charges. It is our policy to declare the full item price on customs forms. The shipping charges quoted do not include possible customs fees, these are the responsibility of the buyer. Note, packages going overseas can take as long as 3 to 4 weeks to reach their destination, so please be patient and allow sufficient time for your item to reach you. A NOTE ABOUT SHIPPING CHARGES: In an effort to avoid misunderstandings we have always provide our customers with information about the expected cost of shipping and handling for each item, in our ads. Thus these charges should not come as a surprise and as a buyer you implicitly agree to them when you place your bid. We would also like to remind our wonderful customers that shipping cost is more than just the cost of postage. In order to safely ship an item we need to obtain packaging materials, tape, and other supplies. Terms and Conditions: By placing a bid in this auction, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions: Please e-mail with any questions you have before the end of the auction. The wining bidder will be contacted within 24 hours of auction close via email. We will let you know the total you need to pay, based on the final auction price and the S&H charge listed in the ad. We ask that you contact us back within three days indicating your intent to complete the sale, timing of payment, and giving us a mailing address for shipping the item. Refunds are given for purchase price upon return of the item. Postage and handling fees are non-refundable. Your payment is due to us within 10 days from auction close, unless you notify us in advance of your intent to be late. We will inform you, via e-mail, when we receive your payment and when we ship your item. We expect feedback to be initiated by the bidder upon completion of the transaction at which time we will be pleased to reciprocate. Failure to follow these simple terms will be construed as your desire not to complete the sale. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 77.77 USD

Location: Skippack, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2025-01-15T14:27:53.000Z

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