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# Rare Antique "6-Horse" Pictorial Crotal Sleigh Bell — 462 Grams, 3.5" Diameter
Up for sale is an exceptional piece of 19th-century early American folk art—an ultra-rare **"6-Horse" Variant Pictorial Crotal Sleigh Bell**. While the overwhelming majority of historical horse-motif bells feature only a single animal or a single pair, this premium sand-cast specimen features a highly dense, multi-animal composition spanning both hemispheres of the bell structure.
### 🔎 Design Features & Details:
* **The Upper Hemisphere:** Houses four (4) distinct small standing horses nestled seamlessly between the vertical expansion sound windows and gas vents.
* **The Lower Hemisphere:** Features two (2) massive, deep-relief galloping/running horses flanking the main sound throat opening.
* **Construction:** Heavy, dual-piece sand-cast brass with a prominent center equator girdle ridge and an intact, unbroken top suspension loop shank.
### 📐 Physical Specifications:
* **Weight:** 462 Grams (Heavy, solid casting)
* **Diameter:** Approximately 3.5 inches at the widest point of the center girdle ridge.
### 💎 Condition Notes:
* **Patina:** In beautiful, untouched antique condition. This bell retains its original, dark-chocolate and golden-brown brass oxidation. It has deliberately NOT been cleaned or polished with chemicals to preserve its maximum historical collector value.
* **Sound:** The internal metal ringer pea remains trapped perfectly inside and rattles freely, producing a loud, clear, resonant chime when shaken.
* **Structure:** No cracks, breaks, or structural repairs. The top suspension hoop is solid and intact.
Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate the crispness of the raised horse reliefs and the natural aging of the brass.
**Shipping:** This premium artifact will be packed with professional care, heavily bubble-wrapped, and shipped securely inside a rigid cardboard box to guarantee safe transit.
*Calculated shipping based on your location. Returns accepted within 30 days in original condition.*
