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Brass "School" Bell

A note from Geoff on Tuesday 5th June 2007

We went to an auction way, way back on 26th March 2005

This bell was in "A Box of Brass Bits and Pieces" that was going under the hammer

We wanted a brass hook that was included (click here)
and the bell was a bit of a bonus!!!

For the whole lot, we paid the astronomical amount of $5.50!!!

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A few Details and Photos

Manufacturer - unknown and see below

Age - unknown

Size - 7.875 inches high x 3.5 inches across the bell---(200mm x 88mm)
The wooden handle is 4.5 inches long---(115mm)

Weight - Very, very light - just 6 ounces---(170 gram)

The price paid - just a couple of dollars!!!

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NOTE - there is a larger photo at the bottom of this page

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Backstamps and Markings

These markings look to be:

INDIA
2329--or--23Z9--or--???

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- Ebay Auctions for Brass Bells

......for a price comparison!!!

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Auction #01

A 'much bigger' bell than ours - and it looks 'more solid'

1956 Melbourne Olympics Brass School Bell
Has a wooden handle
There are kookaburras engraved around the bell
This bell is in excellent condition
Stands 28cm high and is 14.5cm in diameter
Would look great in any collection!!
Item location - Sydney, New South Wales Australia
This auction ended on Monday 4th June 2007
The starting price was set at $10.00 and there were twenty-one bids during the auction
The final selling price was $69.08

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Auction #02

This one is closer to the size of ours - and it needs a good clean!!!

Old Brass School Bell
It is brass with a wooden handle
The ringer is also brass
It looks like an old school bell and rings very loud
It stands 23cm high and the bell part is 10cm in diameter
Item location - St Albans, Victoria Australia
This auction ended on Thursday 7th June 2007
The starting price was set at $5.00 and there were twelve bids during the auction
The final selling price was $36.99

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Auction #03

A 'much bigger' bell than ours - and it looks 'more solid'

1896 Fatima Convent Parramatta Brass School Bell
Very rare
Has a wooden handle
This bell has kookaburras engraved all around the bell part
Stands 30cm high
Item location - Sydney, New South Wales Australia
This auction ended on Friday 8th June 2007
The starting price was set at $1.50 and there were twenty-two bids during the auction
The final selling price was $100.00

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Auction #04

A 'much bigger' bell than ours - and it looks 'more solid'

Lawson NSW Station Master Brass School Bell
Very collectable
Has a wooden handle
This bell is beautifully decorated with kookaburra engravings
In very good condition
Stands 28cm high and is 14cm in diameter
A great collector's item!!
Item location - Sydney, New South Wales Australia
This auction ended on Saturday 9th June 2007
The starting price was set at $30.00 and there were five bids during the auction
The final selling price was $46.99

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A larger photo of our Bell

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