Bells numbered and marked India mission temple sarna old or newer reproductions?

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by Kevolee, Sep 25, 2020.

  1. Kevolee

    Kevolee Well-Known Member

    Hi, I can find similar bells to these but none marked India. Depending on what you are looking at they are referred to with a variety of terms. I found some very similar ones strung on ropes but none with India on them and even these were described differently depending on the site. They range from about 3" tall to about 2.5" tall. They do appear to be older. Thanks in advance for any help or ideas.

    IMG_6499.JPG IMG_6501.JPG IMG_6502.JPG IMG_6504.JPG IMG_6505.JPG IMG_6506.JPG
     
    judy likes this.
  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    upload_2020-9-26_1-6-45.jpeg

    Jain, Hindu and Buddhist bells, called "Ghanta" (IAST: Ghaṇṭā) in Sanskrit, are used in religious ceremonies.
    A bell hangs at the gate of many Hindu temples and is rung at the moment one enters the temple.[13]

    I only reproduce this from Wiki.......but yours seem to be tourist souvenirs
     
    Aquitaine, judy and Christmasjoy like this.
  3. Kevolee

    Kevolee Well-Known Member

    Thank you komokwa, I think if they had been full sized I would have passed on them. Interesting to gain a bit of knowledge on another subject and that's mainly why I enjoy the hunt. Thanks again.
     
    komokwa likes this.
  4. Anabel P.

    Anabel P. Member

    I don't think they are souvenirs, but they are quite old, although I think they have been aged to make them look ancient, but they are not ancient, they are just a little old :)
     
  5. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    The INDIA mark on them would seen to me to suggest otherwise !
     
  6. Kevolee

    Kevolee Well-Known Member

    I was wondering about the age. I see a lot of metalware that has residue from polish and I usually assume that it is as likely to make something look more aged than it really is than from trying to actually polish it. They are nice, but I will probably try to sell them as they don't fit in with much else that I collect or catches my eye, so the eventual buyer can decide for themselves I guess.
     
Similar Threads: Bells numbered
Forum Title Date
Metalware Questions about antique sleigh bells Oct 19, 2024
Metalware Chinese bells Oct 1, 2023
Metalware Old Copper or Bronze Bells For What? Sep 10, 2023
Metalware Old Brass Sleigh Bells Jul 22, 2022
Metalware Interesting brass hand bell. double bells. May 28, 2022

Share This Page