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Cast Iron Antique Bells

Chinese Wanli-Era Cast Iron Bell
Chinese Wanli-Era Cast Iron Bell

Chinese Wanli-Era Cast Iron Bell

Located in Chicago, IL

A cast iron bell, when struck with a wooden beam, announced the time of day to villagers.

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Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Iron

Doorstop, 19th Century, English Victorian, Cast Iron, Bell, Rope Twist
Doorstop, 19th Century, English Victorian, Cast Iron, Bell, Rope Twist

Doorstop, 19th Century, English Victorian, Cast Iron, Bell, Rope Twist

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

The rope twist handle above an acanthus leaf stem terminating in the form of a bell.  

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Brass

Chinese Ming Iron Bell with Dragon Handle, c. 1600
Chinese Ming Iron Bell with Dragon Handle, c. 1600

Chinese Ming Iron Bell with Dragon Handle, c. 1600

Located in Chicago, IL

Expertly forged, the cast-iron bell is detailed with characters in intricate relief, and its exaggerated scallop rim is traced with oversized rivets.

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Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Iron

Grand Chinese Qing Dynasty Village Bell, circa 1800
Grand Chinese Qing Dynasty Village Bell, circa 1800

Grand Chinese Qing Dynasty Village Bell, circa 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Expertly forged, the cast-iron bell is detailed with characters in intricate relief, and its exaggerated scallop rim is traced with oversized rivets.

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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Figurative Servant Bells
19th Century French Cast Iron Figurative Servant Bells

19th Century French Cast Iron Figurative Servant Bells

Located in Sofia, BG

Here we present two identical cast iron black figurative servant bells in their authentic condition made in France in the late 19th century.

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Late 19th Century French Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Outdoor Bell on Bracket, Arts and Crafts Style, 1920, Rustic
Cast Iron Outdoor Bell on Bracket, Arts and Crafts Style, 1920, Rustic

Cast Iron Outdoor Bell on Bracket, Arts and Crafts Style, 1920, Rustic

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Cast Iron Out Door Bell on Bracket This is well weathered out Door Bull Bell on a decorative iron wall bracket, this is a good bell complete with clapper, it is in a weathered con...

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1920s Arts and Crafts Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Iron

Chinese Iron Courtyard Bell, c. 1850
Chinese Iron Courtyard Bell, c. 1850

Chinese Iron Courtyard Bell, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This rustic, 19th century iron bell once pealed in celebration or gave notice of important events in a town in northern China. The bell's wide mouth and ridged bead lines give this b...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Iron

Old Heater, Antique Bell-Brazier for Room Heating, Bronze , Brass and Cast Iron
Old Heater, Antique Bell-Brazier for Room Heating, Bronze , Brass and Cast Iron

Old Heater, Antique Bell-Brazier for Room Heating, Bronze , Brass and Cast Iron

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Venetian old heater, antique bell-brazier for room heating. The bell is in brass, the brazier in copper and the feet in cast iron They were used to heat the rooms by filling the cont...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Country Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Brass, Copper

19th Century French Bronze Bell with Zinc Cupola and Iron Frame
19th Century French Bronze Bell with Zinc Cupola and Iron Frame

19th Century French Bronze Bell with Zinc Cupola and Iron Frame

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French cupola from a rooftop belfry housing a cast bronze bell. Cupola has wrought iron frame with zinc roof.

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19th Century French French Provincial Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Bronze, Iron, Wrought Iron, Zinc

Antique iron hanging bell from Japan or East Asia/Early 20th century
Antique iron hanging bell from Japan or East Asia/Early 20th century

Antique iron hanging bell from Japan or East Asia/Early 20th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A distinctive feature of this bell is that, unlike most Japanese temple bells which are commonly made of bronze, this one is made of cast iron.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Iron

Property Bronze Airin Bell Dated 1815 with its Wrought Iron Top and Wood Beam
Property Bronze Airin Bell Dated 1815 with its Wrought Iron Top and Wood Beam

Property Bronze Airin Bell Dated 1815 with its Wrought Iron Top and Wood Beam

Located in Miami, FL

The bronze Airin bell dated 1815 is attached to its wood beam with its wrought iron mounts. The bell clapper is lacking. The dimensions of the bell is 11.50 diameter 11" height. T...

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1810s French French Provincial Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Bronze

1880s Pennsylvania Railroad Company Flyer Steam Train Locomotive Bronze Bell PRR
1880s Pennsylvania Railroad Company Flyer Steam Train Locomotive Bronze Bell PRR

1880s Pennsylvania Railroad Company Flyer Steam Train Locomotive Bronze Bell PRR

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Rings beautifully, and moves smoothly. Gifted from the Governor of Pennsylvania, David Lawerence to the Chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh prior to the merger of the PRR to ...

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19th Century American Industrial Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Pair of American Bell Brass Double Urn Finial Andirons with Slipper Feet C 1790
Pair of American Bell Brass Double Urn Finial Andirons with Slipper Feet C 1790

Pair of American Bell Brass Double Urn Finial Andirons with Slipper Feet C 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American bell brass double urn finial andirons with circular ringed plinths, spur legs, wrought iron rear dog legs, and resting on original slipper feet. New York, Late 18th ...

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1790s American American Colonial Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Bell Brass Lemon Finial Andirons with Matching Log Stops C 1790
Pair of American Bell Brass Lemon Finial Andirons with Matching Log Stops C 1790

Pair of American Bell Brass Lemon Finial Andirons with Matching Log Stops C 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American bell brass lemon finial andirons with circular ringed plinths, spur legs, matching log stops, wrought iron dog legs, and resting on original slipper feet. Boston, MA...

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1790s American American Colonial Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of French Bell Brass Medallion and Coat of Arms Andirons. C. 1830
Pair of French Bell Brass Medallion and Coat of Arms Andirons. C. 1830

Pair of French Bell Brass Medallion and Coat of Arms Andirons. C. 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of French polished bell brass medallion andirons with centered floral coat of arms, tapered hand chased faceted plinths, matching ball log stops, and terminating on scrolled ham...

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1830s French Louis Philippe Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Rare Folk Art Black Forest Root Wood Table Clock w. Bell Ringer Monk, Cuckoo St.
Rare Folk Art Black Forest Root Wood Table Clock w. Bell Ringer Monk, Cuckoo St.

Rare Folk Art Black Forest Root Wood Table Clock w. Bell Ringer Monk, Cuckoo St.

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare and great folk-art workmanship mantel clock for the collectors and enthousiasts. Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling a number of beautiful Black Fores...

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19th Century German Gothic Revival Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Brass, Iron

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18th Century Chinese Cast Iron Bell
18th Century Chinese Cast Iron Bell

18th Century Chinese Cast Iron Bell

Unavailable

H 21 in W 12 in D 6 in

18th Century Chinese Cast Iron Bell

Located in New York, NY

A decorated 18th Century cast iron bell from Shanxi Province with beautiful patina throughout and a lovely tone.

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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Urns
Cast Iron Urns

Cast Iron Urns

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H 31 in W 19 in D 15 in

Cast Iron Urns

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of English cast iron bell-shaped "Medici" urns having a freize of classical figures.

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19th Century English Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Temple Bell
19th Century Cast Iron Temple Bell

19th Century Cast Iron Temple Bell

Unavailable

H 15 in W 13.5 in D 9 in

19th Century Cast Iron Temple Bell

Located in New York, NY

An early 19th Century cast iron temple bell with two distinct horizontal bands.

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19th Century Chinese Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Iron

Japanese Cast Iron Temple Bell
Japanese Cast Iron Temple Bell

Japanese Cast Iron Temple Bell

Unavailable

H 48 in Dm 34 in

Japanese Cast Iron Temple Bell

Located in New Orleans, LA

Japanese cast iron temple bell from the Meji period.

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19th Century Japanese Cast Iron Antique Bells

Massive 19th Century  Cast Iron Temple Bell From China
Massive 19th Century  Cast Iron Temple Bell From China

Massive 19th Century Cast Iron Temple Bell From China

Located in New York, NY

An unusually large and striking cast iron temple bell with custom iron stand. Beautifully patinated from years of use, this piece virtually emanates age and spirituality.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Iron

Original Cast Iron English, Victorian Bell Arch Insert

Original Cast Iron English, Victorian Bell Arch Insert

Unavailable

H 36.23 in W 34.06 in D 15.36 in

Original Cast Iron English, Victorian Bell Arch Insert

By Arbon Interior

Located in Notting Hill, London

With one of the largest selections of fire surrounds, cast iron inserts and baskets in London ranging from original to reproduction in all styles, periods and materials, Arbon is a p...

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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Cast Iron Antique Bells

Original Cast Iron English Fireplace, Victorian Bell Arch for a Bedroom

Original Cast Iron English Fireplace, Victorian Bell Arch for a Bedroom

By Arbon Interior

Located in Notting Hill, London

With one of the largest selections of fire surrounds, cast iron inserts and baskets in London ranging from original to reproduction in all styles, periods and materials, Arbon is a p...

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19th Century English Early Victorian Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Cast Stone

Antique Cast Bronze Bell and Its Wrought-Iron Campanile Structure, Provence
Antique Cast Bronze Bell and Its Wrought-Iron Campanile Structure, Provence

Antique Cast Bronze Bell and Its Wrought-Iron Campanile Structure, Provence

Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, FR

A unique piece full of the charm and history of Provence! This wrought iron campanile features an antique bronze bell with a smooth surface. This bell is in perfect condition. It ...

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19th Century French Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Wrought Iron

Brass Farm Bell, Late 19th Century, Cast by C. A. Norling, Jönköping, Sweden
Brass Farm Bell, Late 19th Century, Cast by C. A. Norling, Jönköping, Sweden

Brass Farm Bell, Late 19th Century, Cast by C. A. Norling, Jönköping, Sweden

By C.A. Norling

Located in Malmo, SE

Brass farm bell late 19th century. Cast by C. A. Norling, Jönköping/Husqvarna Sweden as can be seen in images. Measure: 32 centimeters in height and 33.5 i diameter. With the text i...

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19th Century Neoclassical Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Baroque Cast Iron Bell
Baroque Cast Iron Bell

Baroque Cast Iron Bell

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H 13.7 in Dm 11 in

Baroque Cast Iron Bell

Located in New York, NY

A cast iron bell in oxidized surface. Made in Sweden during the 18th Century and Baroque period.

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18th Century and Earlier Swedish Baroque Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Iron

Antique C.S. Bell & Co. Cast Iron Bell on Stand
Antique C.S. Bell & Co. Cast Iron Bell on Stand

Antique C.S. Bell & Co. Cast Iron Bell on Stand

By C.S. Bell & Co.

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Marked C.S. Bell & Co. 20 Hillsboro O. on one side and No. 20 yoke on the other. The largest bell produced by the company in Hillsboro Ohio. Bell dimensions: 19 inches in diameter a...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Iron

Pair of Large Cast Iron Bell Street Sconces
Pair of Large Cast Iron Bell Street Sconces

Pair of Large Cast Iron Bell Street Sconces

Located in Peekskill, NY

These lamp are solid cast iron and take two hands to lift. The pair are perfect for lighting the entrance of a building or as boat anchors. The quality of construction is amazing. Th...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Cast Iron Antique Bells

19th Century French Iron Rooster Wall Bell with Chain Pull
19th Century French Iron Rooster Wall Bell with Chain Pull

19th Century French Iron Rooster Wall Bell with Chain Pull

Located in Dallas, TX

Add rustic French charm to your space with this antique iron wall bell, crafted in France circa 1880. The decorative bracket features ornate scrollwork and floral detailing, supporti...

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Late 19th Century French Country Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Iron

Antique CS Bell Crystal Metal No 2 Cast Iron Farm Dinner Bell & Upright 25"
Antique CS Bell Crystal Metal No 2 Cast Iron Farm Dinner Bell & Upright 25"

Antique CS Bell Crystal Metal No 2 Cast Iron Farm Dinner Bell & Upright 25"

Located in Dayton, OH

A large and heavy antique cast iron swinging farm / church / school / factory / dinner bell and yoke, attributed to CS Bell Co, marked Crystal Metal No 2.

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Late 19th Century Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Iron

1920s French Bell-Shaped Cast Iron Planters, a Pair
1920s French Bell-Shaped Cast Iron Planters, a Pair

1920s French Bell-Shaped Cast Iron Planters, a Pair

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of cast iron planters from France, circa 1920. An upturned bell-shape with a fluted cupola and broad lip, reminiscent of an inverted blossom elevated upon a stem.

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1920s French French Provincial Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Iron

Brass Bell on a Cast Iron Bracket
Brass Bell on a Cast Iron Bracket

Brass Bell on a Cast Iron Bracket

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H 11 in W 6 in D 9 in

Brass Bell on a Cast Iron Bracket

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Brass bell on a cast iron Bracket Brass Bell on an iron wall bracket, this is a good brass bell complete with clapper, it is in very good original condition, it is loud and would ...

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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Brass

Antique CS Bell Red Cast Iron #4 Farmhouse Yoke School Church Dinner Bell 28"
Antique CS Bell Red Cast Iron #4 Farmhouse Yoke School Church Dinner Bell 28"

Antique CS Bell Red Cast Iron #4 Farmhouse Yoke School Church Dinner Bell 28"

Located in Dayton, OH

Produced 1882-1894. Very large and heavy cast iron construction with red painted finish, bulb shaped clapper, and unique pressed circle pattern on yoke.

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Late 19th Century American American Classical Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Iron

19th Century Chinese Iron Bell
19th Century Chinese Iron Bell

19th Century Chinese Iron Bell

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H 16.25 in Dm 11.25 in

19th Century Chinese Iron Bell

Located in Chicago, IL

This rustic, 19th-century iron bell once pealed in celebration or gave notice of important events in a town in northern China. Marked with holes to affix the clapper or insert a pole...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Iron

Bronze and Iron Bell, circa 1890
Bronze and Iron Bell, circa 1890

Bronze and Iron Bell, circa 1890

Located in Evergreen, CO

Made of bronze with Robert A. Lyon cast just above the beadline, this bell is a style rung by swinging and was likely used in a bell tower or on a ship.

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Late 19th Century European Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Provincial Chinese Iron Bell, c. 1850
Provincial Chinese Iron Bell, c. 1850

Provincial Chinese Iron Bell, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This rustic, 19th century iron bell once pealed in celebration or gave notice of important events in a town in Northern China. The shoulder of the bell is decorated with subtle linew...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Iron

"Jonah and the Whale" Bell Toy, American, circa 1890
"Jonah and the Whale" Bell Toy, American, circa 1890

"Jonah and the Whale" Bell Toy, American, circa 1890

By Gong Bell Mfg. Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

This hand-painted cast iron floor toy was pushed or pulled along the floor with a string tied to the front of the whale.

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1890s American Folk Art Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Iron

Chinese Qing Dynasty Iron Bell, circa 1850
Chinese Qing Dynasty Iron Bell, circa 1850

Chinese Qing Dynasty Iron Bell, circa 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This rustic, 19th century iron bell once pealed in celebration or gave notice of important events in a town in northern China. Marked with holes to affix the clapper or insert a pole...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Iron

Antique Crystal Metal #1 Cast Iron Farmhouse Yoke School Church Dinner Bell 24"
Antique Crystal Metal #1 Cast Iron Farmhouse Yoke School Church Dinner Bell 24"

Antique Crystal Metal #1 Cast Iron Farmhouse Yoke School Church Dinner Bell 24"

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 19th to early 20th century Crystal Metal No 1 Yoke hand operated upright metal church / school bell and supporting yoke. Dimensions: 18.5" x 13.5" x 24" (Width x Depth x Height)

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Early 20th Century American Colonial Revival Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Iron

Rare Ring the Bell Shooting Target Painted Cast Iron Great Patina
Rare Ring the Bell Shooting Target Painted Cast Iron Great Patina

Rare Ring the Bell Shooting Target Painted Cast Iron Great Patina

Located in Wiscasset, ME

This looks to be an early custom-made carnival shooting target. I have seen the figure form as a clock, but never converted into a shooting target with the wood base. All the paint i...

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Early 1900s American Folk Art Cast Iron Antique Bells

Exceptional Japanese Antique Tall Cast Buddhist Hand Bell Rings Beautifully
Exceptional Japanese Antique Tall Cast Buddhist Hand Bell Rings Beautifully

Exceptional Japanese Antique Tall Cast Buddhist Hand Bell Rings Beautifully

Located in South Burlington, VT

Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this treasure from Japan! This is a special bell measuring 17 inches tall. Crafted from br...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Temple Bell & Striker, Old Kyoto Collection
Japanese Antique Hand Cast Temple Bell & Striker, Old Kyoto Collection

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Temple Bell & Striker, Old Kyoto Collection

Located in South Burlington, VT

Fresh find from our recent Japanese acquisitions travels Here's a rare treasure from Japan and an unusual find, an excellent candidate to accent your indoor or outdoor garden spac...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Iron

Grand Iron Bell Created During the Kangxi Period
Grand Iron Bell Created During the Kangxi Period

Grand Iron Bell Created During the Kangxi Period

Located in Chicago, IL

Very early Qing Dynasty cast iron town bell with relief characters denoting its use during the reign of the Kangxi Emperor.

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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Cast Iron Antique Bells

Materials

Iron

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Cast Iron Antique Bells For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of cast iron antique bells available for sale. Each of these unique cast iron antique bells was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and brass. Cast iron antique bells have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of cast iron antique bells to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Folk Art and Industrial cast iron antique bells are of considerable interest. Many cast iron antique bells are appealing in their simplicity, but Gong Bell Mfg. Co., C.A. Norling and C.S. Bell & Co. produced popular cast iron antique bells that are worth a look.

How Much are Cast Iron Antique Bells?

Cast iron antique bells can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,250, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $24,780.