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Brass bell

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C
13 years ago
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Description

Brass bell has over all height of 10.5 inches.

Bell itself width is 5 inches and 4 inches tall.

Then just barely less less than 1.5 inch from top of bell is a brass collar that meets the wood.

The rest of the height is the bare wooden handle. The chain and ball is held together with melted metal  inside the top of the bell. 

The bell is inscribed with JB  and a line with 39 directly underneath.  This is on the top shoulder of the brass.                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Category General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium Brass I think
Distinguishing marks The initials JB with 39 under that
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item see above
Date Period no idea
Weight guess a pound or so nothing to be sure
History Found it in an antique shop. It reminded me of my very earliest school days.

Former owner had no knowledge of it's markings or past.
Price Paid (If known) I paid $52
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