Crotal bell? Age?

[Gregg3131]

I found this at a civil war site and believe it's a crotal bell? Any idea on how old?

 

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[A2coins]

That's a nice one good shape I cant help with age though

 

[Tedyoh]

I think that's consider more of a sleigh bell....i found one similar



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[Ripcon]

Is there any markings at the very base of the bell in the middle of the petal design?

 

[Gregg3131]

I don't see any markings would they be initials?

 

[Tony in SC]

That's a very old bell. I wouldn't think it would be military related, could be older?

 

[Ripcon]

The bell maker would have a mark on the base in many instances. If you google search crotal bell maker's marks it should put you on a site that will give you some of the maker's marks as they appear on the bells and the dates that the maker's were in business.
That's a good find. Crotal bells are very collectible and a wonderful piece of history.