Working tool - historical cowbell
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Selected by Elena Napoleone
Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
Estimate € 120 - € 170
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Historic cowbell made of iron dating to the late 19th to early 20th century, hand‑made with the original heavy iron clapper, riveted construction, top loop, about 19–20 cm high, 11–12 cm wide and around 0.5 kg, in used condition with rust patina.
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Description from the seller
Large historic iron cow bell / cattle bell with original clapper.
The bell is made of thick iron sheet, riveted, and shows a pronounced rust and patina that have developed over decades. The surface is untreated and deliberately not restored, which underlines the authentic character of this agricultural utilitarian object.
Inside, there is the original heavy iron clapper, which is still present and firmly mounted.
The bell has a sturdy eyelet on the top for attaching to a carrying strap or leather collar.
The shape, material thickness, and workmanship point to traditional handcrafted production.
These bells were used in rural daily life to mark and locate grazing livestock and are today sought-after objects for collectors, decoration, or rustic interiors.
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Details
• Object: cow bell / cattle bell
• Material: Iron
• Technology: riveted
• Era: probably late 19th to early 20th century
• Origin: Central Europe (likely the Alpine region)
• Bobbin: present, original
Dimensions (approx., see photos):
• Height: approx. 19–20 cm
• Width (bottom): approx. 11–12 cm
Weight:
• approximately 0.5 kg (see photo with scale)
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state
Clearly used, showing signs of wear appropriate for its age.
There is heavy rust patina, oxidation, irregularities, and traces of material present.
No modern repairs are evident.
Please assess the condition based solely on the photos.
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Note
Please look at all pictures, they are part of the description.
The item is carefully packaged and shipped with insurance and tracking number.
Large historic iron cow bell / cattle bell with original clapper.
The bell is made of thick iron sheet, riveted, and shows a pronounced rust and patina that have developed over decades. The surface is untreated and deliberately not restored, which underlines the authentic character of this agricultural utilitarian object.
Inside, there is the original heavy iron clapper, which is still present and firmly mounted.
The bell has a sturdy eyelet on the top for attaching to a carrying strap or leather collar.
The shape, material thickness, and workmanship point to traditional handcrafted production.
These bells were used in rural daily life to mark and locate grazing livestock and are today sought-after objects for collectors, decoration, or rustic interiors.
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Details
• Object: cow bell / cattle bell
• Material: Iron
• Technology: riveted
• Era: probably late 19th to early 20th century
• Origin: Central Europe (likely the Alpine region)
• Bobbin: present, original
Dimensions (approx., see photos):
• Height: approx. 19–20 cm
• Width (bottom): approx. 11–12 cm
Weight:
• approximately 0.5 kg (see photo with scale)
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state
Clearly used, showing signs of wear appropriate for its age.
There is heavy rust patina, oxidation, irregularities, and traces of material present.
No modern repairs are evident.
Please assess the condition based solely on the photos.
⸻
Note
Please look at all pictures, they are part of the description.
The item is carefully packaged and shipped with insurance and tracking number.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
0 g
Iron type
Wrought iron
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Europe
Material
Iron
Designer/Artist/Maker
Handarbeit
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
0 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Title additional information
historical cowbell
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