Antique petal bells, #00 size, approximately 7/8 " diameter. I have a few bells dating to the late 1800s and early 1900s. I have a larger group that date to the early 1800s.
A late 1800s bell is shown in this listing; it has a distinct rim or ridge around the middle, which is typical for bells from this era.
Early 1800s bells (not shown) have a smoother shape somewhat like a chicken egg. They're also slightly larger than late 1800s bells. If you want bells that are similar to bells you already have, keep these differences in shape and size in mind.
Please understand I do not have any perfect #00 bells, by which I mean bells with a crisp, full "daisy" pattern AND complete, legible size marking AND pristine condition AND clear musical sound.
Here is what to expect from the #00 bells I have in stock:
- I have no bells that are clearly marked with a "00" size marking. Manufacturers did not always put a size marking on their #00 bells. For bells that are marked, an off-center "0" is generally visible, but the second "0" will be illegible or missing
- The condition of the "daisy" pattern will vary from faint to reasonably crisp. The early 1800s bells typically have faint patterns due to being smoothed with a lathe when the bells were manufactured
- There will be no cracks in these bells from use, but there may be casting defects -- small holes from air bubbles or irregularities in the throat (slit)
- The sound of these bells will vary widely. Due to their size, all have a high pitched, light sound, but some bells have a quiet, faint sound and others are a little louder and more musical
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Use solid-brass figure-8 bell pins to fasten these bells. Purchase fasteners here... I normally use bell pins in size small for these.
I currently have several late 1800s bells and several early 1800s bells as described above.
I also have one late 1800s bell that has a clear "00" size marking and a crisp daisy pattern, BUT the shank on this bell is cracked through. If pinned to leather or fabric with a bell pin, the bell will be secure and serviceable and this crack will be entirely hidden. If a neck chain is threaded through the shank to make a necklace, the crack will probably show. I have priced this bell accordingly.
Sold per each. Quantities are extremely limited and subject to change without notice.
