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Bell Horse BrassesIn the mid to late 1800´s, bell brasses started to be produced. At that time these bell brasses were two to three times more expensive than any other ordinary horse brass. In consequence today, none can be said to be common and most can only be described as very rare. Most bell brasses have a small lug that has been drilled, a pin is inserted on from which the bell swings. The frame of the brass may be cast or stamped. There is only one design for a stamped bell brass as shown. The bell within the frame is cast. The National horse Brass Society produced a bell for its annual brass in 1981. Bell brasses were made as single, double and triple bells.
The second bell is the only stamped frame design ever made 1870 to 1910
The other two bell brasses are cast
