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19th C Handheld Muffin Bell Town Crier Fire Alarm Bell

$716
$89520% Off
£541.83
£677.2820% Off
€624.90
€781.1220% Off
CA$999.84
CA$1,249.8120% Off
A$1,120.15
A$1,400.1920% Off
CHF 583.04
CHF 728.8020% Off
MX$13,641.27
MX$17,051.5820% Off
NOK 7,427.11
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SEK 6,994.24
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DKK 4,664.78
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About the Item

Rare 19th C handheld muffin bell town crier fire alarm bell. The bell features two Brass domes mounted back to back with iron, a turned wood handle, and a brass ring. The bell was commonly used as a fire alarm to alert the town. Usually two Criers would use them to alert the town folks. The bell works great and the sound is very loud. Rare and collectible.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    American Classical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Great used condition. Works well and is loud.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 19th C Handheld Muffin Bell Town Crier Fire Alarm Bell1stDibs: LU797130077182

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