Lot # 16 - Antique Cast Iron Farm Or Schoolhouse Bell & Pivoting Mounting Yoke

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 03-Jun-2026 7:00:00 PM
End Date/Time: 10-Jun-2026 7:15:00 PM
Current bid:

$41.00

Highest bidder:

Griffinator

Auction has ended

Description :

Antique Cast Iron Farm Or Schoolhouse Bell & Pivoting Cast Iron Mounting Yoke

Manufactured by Rumsey & Co. out of Seneca Falls, New York

Marked with a clear "20" on the main body of the bell

Consists of the main bell body attached to its original pivoting cast-iron mounting yoke (cradle arm), which features pins on both sides to allow it to swing when hung on an outdoor wooden post, belfry, or frame

Rumsey & Co. operated extensively during the 19th and early 20th centuries, primarily famous for manufacturing fire engines, pumps, and various industrial cast-iron goods alongside bells

Heavy-duty cast iron with a natural weathered dark patina and light oxidation. Crack noted (see pics for condition)

Tested - Works!

Bell: 11.5"T x 15"W

Yoke: 7.5"T x 19"W


Auction History

Highest bidder is Griffinator

Date Bid User
10-Jun-2026 4:18:33 PM $41.00 Griffinator
10-Jun-2026 4:18:22 PM $40.00 KellyJean
10-Jun-2026 4:18:22 PM $40.00 Griffinator
10-Jun-2026 4:18:11 PM $37.00 KellyJean
10-Jun-2026 4:18:11 PM $36.00 Griffinator
09-Jun-2026 12:38:40 AM $35.00 KellyJean
05-Jun-2026 9:00:11 AM $34.00 Myrtles mom
05-Jun-2026 9:00:11 AM $34.00 Polarrider
05-Jun-2026 9:00:02 AM $33.00 Myrtles mom
05-Jun-2026 9:00:02 AM $32.00 Polarrider
05-Jun-2026 8:59:51 AM $31.00 Myrtles mom
05-Jun-2026 8:59:51 AM $30.00 Polarrider
04-Jun-2026 11:11:42 AM $26.00 Myrtles mom
04-Jun-2026 11:11:42 AM $25.00 ALikelyStory
04-Jun-2026 9:15:24 AM $16.00 Myrtles mom
04-Jun-2026 5:29:19 AM $12.00 Sarge's stuff
04-Jun-2026 3:56:22 AM $11.00 Polarrider
04-Jun-2026 3:56:04 AM $10.00 Laugh
04-Jun-2026 3:56:04 AM $10.00 Polarrider
04-Jun-2026 1:26:41 AM $6.00 Laugh
03-Jun-2026 11:04:05 PM $5.00 PNW

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