Cow bell

1875-1925

Measurements

2-1/8 in x 1-7/8 in x 1-1/2 in

Materials

Copper alloy (bronze), iron

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation

Accession Number

2018.186.4

Provenance

Found in collections

Comments

The small cast bell has an iron clapper with seams indicating it was cast in a two-part mold. It does not hang from a strap as do larger, normal-sized bells.  Instead, this bell hangs from a single iron hook through a tang, which is part of the casting.

Unlike normal-sized bells, it does not make much noise and may have served another purpose, perhaps for a pet.