{"product_id":"antique-finnish-horse-harness-bell","title":"Antique Finnish horse harness bell, bronze","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"52\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"52\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"273\"\u003eAntique bronze horse harness bell from Finland, dating from the late 19th century or early 20th century. Bells of this type were traditionally mounted beneath the wooden shaft bow of a horse drawn sleigh or carriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"479\"\u003eThis Finnish form is broad and low, with thick walls, a flared rim and a solid rectangular suspension loop. The compact proportions distinguish it from taller ship bells, school bells and household bells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"513\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"513\"\u003eFinnish Equestrian Tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"793\"\u003eHorse harness bells began to appear in Finland during the early nineteenth century and became a familiar part of winter transport. Their sound warned others of an approaching sleigh on narrow snowy roads, while the bell itself also served as a decorative element of the harness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eThe engraved number 6 most likely indicates the size of the bell within a numbered production range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"920\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eCasting and Surface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eThe bell was cast by hand, giving the circular outline a slight natural irregularity. Horizontal rings divide the dark bronze surface and emphasize its sturdy shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eThe clapper remains inside. The metal has developed a deep brown patina with warmer bronze highlights along the raised edges, handle and rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003eOrigin: Finland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eDate: Late 19th or early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003eType: Horse harness bell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eMarking: Engraved number 6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003eDiameter: 7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003eHeight: 6.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003eVery good antique condition. The surface has natural patina, oxidation and age related wear. A slight irregularity in the round shape comes from the traditional casting process.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54331488862549,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/Antique_Finnish_Harness_Bell_Valdai_Bell_Bronze_Molna_Vintage.jpg?v=1783607554","url":"https:\/\/www.molnavintage.com\/de\/products\/antique-finnish-horse-harness-bell","provider":"Molna Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}