no pictures currently available, but this bell sounds the same as others described on your website, except that mine says it is a Model No. 3. Can you give me an approximate valuation of this bell?
Category
Other
Medium
cast iron
Distinguishing marks
Across the top left: The C.S. Bell Co. Across the top right: Hillsboro O. Bottom metal piece below bell: Crystal Metal; on the other side at the bottom: Model No. 3 Toke (or Yoke?) 1886
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
approx 14 - 16 inches wide, 16 - 18 inches tall
Date Period
year 1886 is on one side at the bottom
Weight
unknown
History
This bell was given to my 85 yr old father by my uncle when his farm in Minnesota was sold, approx. 1979. Bell hung in the farm yard, hung there by my uncle's father.
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Price Paid (If known)
unknown - bell belongs to my 85 yr old father. He received it from his brother in law that would be approx. 100 yrs old if alive