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>Unmarked Antique/TOC/1900/BICYCLE BELL/Cast Brass Dome/Patina/New Departure?NR<

$ 50.16

Availability: 56 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Condition: Nickel/Brass/Patina/
  • Year: 1900

    Description

    Greetings!
    Here is a 100% original Turn-of-the-century-ish possible late 1890's bicycle bell, an unmarked(might be somewhere, but not obvious) cast brass-dome, that was originally nickel-plated, only the ghosting of nickel remains. ...speaking of brass, THE THUMB LEVER IS BRASS ALSO!................
    This has a unique mechanical feature that may identify it to some bell aficionados...the thumb arc/arm inside has a built-in stop arm that is actuated when it gets close to the dome and full rotation.(6th photo) New Departure tended to used flat-circle thumb levers on many models, so I am leaning that way.
    ==CONDISH==
    as original as it gets. The mechanical movement is smooth and has a wide sweep. The ringer/clank-washers have been tweaked over the years, and one side has an obvious replacement and I put a piece of small wire to help keep it in position.  The mechanism may need some addition attention if you desire, but works well and this bell sounds superb.
    The original screws for the mounting bracket are a bit chewed at the slats.
    Please scrutinize all photos for cosmetic condition. Dome is 2 1/2"  in diameter.
    ++Could adorn everything from a Lovell Diamond/Iver Johnson, Columbia, Waverly, Smalley, Ariel, Rambler, Stearns, Dayton, Crown, Monarch, Crescent, etc...
    NOTE:
    the last photo shows the other bells I have listed, this listing is for the ONE aforementioned and described.
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