Lot # 10 - Small Antique Swiss Cowbell or "Kuhglocken"

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Pickup Instructions: Pick ups are Friday 7/18 9am-3pm and Saturday 7/19 9am-Noon, by appointment.
Start Date/Time: 09-Jul-2025 7:00:00 PM
End Date/Time: 16-Jul-2025 7:09:00 PM
Current bid:

$27.00

Highest bidder:

JBF

Auction has ended

Description :

Small Antique Swiss Cowbell or "Kuhglocken"

Most likely made in the late 19th and first half of the 20th century

No foundry marks noted

These bells were used by shepherds in the Alps to keep track of their cattle

They are typically made of bronze or brass

Original leather strap is intact and well weathered

This piece has a beautiful patina with a couple of chips in the base (see pics) and appears to be in decent condition

Bell: 3.75" tall x 3.25" diameter (at the base)

Strap: 37" long x 2" wide



Auction History

Highest bidder is JBF

Date Bid User
16-Jul-2025 5:22:19 PM $27.00 JBF
16-Jul-2025 11:49:27 AM $22.00 Dholt
15-Jul-2025 7:11:34 AM $21.00 JBF
15-Jul-2025 7:11:34 AM $20.00 Mr. Big
15-Jul-2025 6:40:12 AM $16.00 JBF
15-Jul-2025 6:39:59 AM $15.00 Mr. Big
15-Jul-2025 6:39:59 AM $15.00 JBF
14-Jul-2025 9:13:14 AM $11.00 Mr. Big
14-Jul-2025 9:13:03 AM $10.00 Brotherswan
14-Jul-2025 9:13:03 AM $10.00 Mr. Big
13-Jul-2025 1:19:26 PM $6.00 Brotherswan
11-Jul-2025 7:01:27 PM $5.00 Mr. Big

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