Description :
This is a weathered antique cowbell featuring a heavy iron body and its original rugged waxed canvas strap. The bell itself is handcrafted, showing hammer marks and rustic finishing typical of early rural American or farm-made bells. The clapper inside is intact, though the bell displays natural aging, pitting, and patina from decades of outdoor use. The strap, heavily worn but still attached, is made from durable waxed canvas fabric, offering a rare and practical alternative to leather for farm use. A fantastic piece for collectors of farm primitives, rustic decor, or Americana.
Era
Circa late 19th to early 20th century
Style
Primitive / Rustic Farmhouse
Technique
Hand-forged iron shaping, riveted construction, and heavy-duty canvas sewing.
Tools Used
Anvil, hammer, rivet set, and industrial sewing machines for waxed canvas fabrication.
History
Cowbells like this were essential to tracking livestock over wide pasturelands, especially before modern fencing or electronic tracking. Waxed canvas was commonly used for its weather-resistant properties.
Manufacturer / Maker
Maker: Unknown (Typical of unmarked, hand-forged farm tools of the period.)
Measurements
Bell body: approximately 5" H x 3 ½" W x 2 ¾" D
Strap length (overall): approximately 20"
Suggested Weight
Roughly 2–3 lbs
Item Number : P12963
Category : Misc Home Décor & Furniture
Brand : UK
