Fresh from a Lebanon, Pa auction estate this lovely long strand of antique sleigh bells. The brass single slit bells are all one size and measure just over an inch wide and long. There are 30 bells on a leather harness that measures over 94" long. All the bells have a lovely patina and have no rust. The leather strap is weathered but has no breaks. The buckle is also complete and has no rust. On the leather strap just above the buckle is embossed with the number 174. The single slit bell denotes age as pre 1920 and the auctioneer guaranteed these to be early 1800's which I feel totally comfortable backing. These bells have some considerable heft to them. Now for the tone. There is just no way to accurately of completely describe the dulcet tones from this magnificent set. Rich, pure and sweet. If you are using these for your horse drawn sleigh you will hear them well before you see them and they sound like sweet music coming down from the heavens. If you decorate with them on your door or in your house you will smile each time they ring out the holiday season. A simply fabulous set offered at a low starting bid with no reserve. Have a lovely holiday and thanks so much for looking!
In the true spirit of auctions I try never to use a reserve and to start my auctions with a low starting bid to allow everyone a chance to win. I am very accurate and conservative in my descriptions and I do offer a return policy.
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