Interesting brass hand bell. double bells.

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by 916Bulldogs123, May 28, 2022.

  1. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    Has anyone ever seen something like this before?
    measures 6 3/4" tall. Wood handle is riveted on.
    Not sure of the age but the brass has a nice patina.
    Looks like it may have had a stand to sit on at one time?
    Mikey
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    916Bulldogs123, May 28, 2022
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  2. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    An altar bell?
     
    Any Jewelry, May 28, 2022
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  3. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Any Jewelry, May 28, 2022
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  4. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    Could be? Thank you for looking @Any Jewelry
    It is really awesome to see you here more these days.
    Mikey
     
    916Bulldogs123, May 28, 2022
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  5. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    :happy::kiss:
     
    Any Jewelry, May 28, 2022
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  6. Silverthorne

    Silverthorne Well-Known Member

    Supposedly shaken gently by the little altar boy in red and white. (Occasionally he becometh overzealous, and makes a raucous noise to the Lord.)
     
    Silverthorne, May 28, 2022
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  7. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    Though I would love to call this an alter bell I am not seeing one similar. Not that it couldn't be.
    Mikey
     
    916Bulldogs123, May 28, 2022
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  8. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    I like that they look like little bee hives!!! But I bet AJ's first guess is right!!
     
    Aquitaine, May 28, 2022
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  9. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    That's an awesome thought to add to the listing title.
    Thanks @Aquitaine
     
    916Bulldogs123, May 28, 2022
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  10. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Unlike Mr. Bond's Martini: stirred, not shaken.

    I think it is meant to be rapidly twisted around the axis of the grip, rather than conventionally shaken, to make its Joyful sound.

    And what are those half-hooks? Function...or Form?
     
    wlwhittier, May 28, 2022
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  11. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    @wlwhittier I think it must have had a stand or hanger so the half hooks would make sense.
     
    916Bulldogs123, May 28, 2022
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  12. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Stupa bell?
     
    Bronwen, May 28, 2022
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  13. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    I could accept the stand or hanger idea...if those hooks were shaped otherwise. I doubt it as they are.
     
    wlwhittier, May 28, 2022
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