Antique SWISS 1878 Saingnelegier CHIANTEL FONDEUR 4" Bronze Brass GOAT Cow BELL
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HERE, FROM A LOCAL ESTATE (SAME GUY AS MY LOCOMOTIVES) IS THIS GORGEOUS VINTAGE ANTIQUE SWISS MADE CAST BRONZE BRASS LARGE GOAT BELL OR COWBELL. THIS IS MARKED IN RAISED LETTERING 1878 SAIGNELEGIER [SWITZERLAND] WITH THE TRADITIONAL SWISS CROSSES, AND CHIANTEL FONDEUR WITH OTHER ATTRACTIVE DESIGNS AROUND IT. THIS IS A MEDIUM LARGE BELL MEASURING JUST UNDER 4" IN DIAMETER, AND 3 3/4" TO THE TOP OF RECTANGULAR LEATHER COLLAR OR STRAP HANDLE. IT HAS A LEATHER COLLAR / STRAP HANDLE THAT IS APPROXIMATELY 15" IN CIRCUMFERENCE AND IS RIVETED WITH COPPER RIVETS. THIS WEIGHS ONE POUND THREE AND A HALF OUNCES INCLUDING THE LEATHER. THIS BELL APPEARS TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CLAPPER WHICH IS ALSO COPPER OR BRONZE, AND IT MAKES A LOUD, APPEALING, AND VERY MUSICAL RINGING! THIS IS IN VIRTUALLY PERFECT CONDITION, WITH NO CRACKS OR DAMAGE TO THE BELL AT ALL. THERE ARE A COUPLE OF SMALL CRACKS FROM AGE IN THE LEATHER STRAP ONLY WHERE THE BRONZE TOP OF THE BELL RESTS ON IT. A BEAUTIFUL BELL THAT WILL ENHANCE THE DECOR IN YOUR HOME OR OFFICE, AND MAKE AN EXCEPTIONAL ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION! I AM LISTING ANOTHER ANTIQUE COW BELL TODAY AND I LOVE TO COMBINE SHIPPING TO SAVE YOU MONEY ON SHIP COST! IN THE SPIRIT OF A TRUE EBAY AUCTION.... I am offering this with no reserve! I VALUE YOU AS A CUSTOMER, AND YOUR COMPLETE SATISFACTION
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