# 6 crotal bell, bucket lister

[mmocha2905]

Found at a cellar that was destroyed by logging. This was the only good find, but what a find!

 

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[islamoradamark]

Thats really cool

 

[Steve in PA]

That's a big'un

 

[Squirrel322]

That thing is AWESOME!

 

[erfranks]

Great Save!

 

[paleomaxx]

Very nice example, and the larger sizes are rare to find intact. Even better you have the maker's initials on the bottom and it's one of the better documented ones:

Seth J. North

Seth North

S N or N S maker's mark on petal bells.

Seth North, born 1779, died 1851, was the younger brother of James North. Seth originally worked with his father as a blacksmith, but about 1801 he started to cast sleigh bells with his brother James after James and Joseph Shipman (below) ended their brief partnership. Seth took over full operation of the North foundry in 1803 after James moved to New York state. (18) Seth's early bells have a U-shaped cast shank. His later bells have the drilled shank that characterizes most New Britain sleigh bells.

Seth was active in a variety of business pursuits in New Britain throughout his lifetime. His bell foundry closed in 1840. (6)

"...For many years these shops of North and Shipman were the principal manufactories of brass goods in their line in the country, and their products were sent to Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and other cities...." (18)

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

such an awesome find, and in great shape. wtg!

 

[Digger RJ]

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[mmocha2905]

Didnt realize the N S was a makers mark, even more cool, thank you for the info!

 

[scruggs]

Nice find! Love those!

 

[GoDeep]

Nice details on it! Cooler find then most coin finds!

 

[Trezurehunter]

Great find. Love those # 6 Crotal bells. They ring in just like the Dr. Pepper can you have it sitting next to !

 

[Jeff H]

That one is a beauty! Congrats. The only #6 I have is smashed up bad.

 

[JeffInMass]

Beautiful bell, amazing condition- Congrats!