Huge Sleigh Bell Vintage Christmas Bell Polar Gift Antique Size 12
The really nice thing about these particular bells is that they are genuine sleigh bells from the mid- 1800's. They have been stored indoors since the early 1930's, when our family sold our dairy farm. Each bell has a piece of reindeer harness (genuine leather, in black or brown, suede or leather) attached, just like in the Polar Express story. Each year, the First Gift of Christmas', is given to only one very, very, special child, by Santa himself, and only to those who believe in the 'magic of Christmas'. In the story, the boy chosen asks for one of Santa's reindeer's sleigh bells as his gift. (We choose not to ruin the story)These were made to be used, not win a 'perfection' contest. The bell size is 12, 3 tall and 2 3/4 wide, bell is fairly shiny, with a tender glow. Bell number 12A-FRBThere are no cracks or holes, very rare in this size, and it has a charming patina, and a LOUD, LOUD tonal, brassy bright ring