Antique Livestock Bell, Holstein No. 7, Made by Blum Manufacturing Co. In Collingsville, Illinois
$90.00
Early 1900's livestock bell, likely intended for use on goats or sheep, made by the Blum Manufacturing Co. In Collingsville, Illinois. Representing a nice piece of antique farm life the bell stands approx. 3 inches tall. The base is 2 3/8 inches wide and 1 3/4 inches deep. The beautiful, lithographed label remains in good condition, there is some loss to the gold leaf outlining the label, also scratches appropriate for age and use. The wrapped steel body has a patina of rust built up over time, the clapper is intact, and the bell still produces a lovely deep tone. This would be a nice addition to any collection of antique/vintage farm primitives. Please carefully review photos for full perspective.
The Blum Cowbell Factory in Collinsville was founded in about 1876 by Christian Gottlob Blum, who died in 1912. His son John Henry Blum joined the business and operated it for 50 years. At the time of John’s death, the Blum Manufacturing Co. was one of only three cow bell factories in the country. These bells were made of sheet steel, cut with a flat pattern or “die.” The steel was curved around the “former,” which gave it its unique shape, and was then riveted along each side. The bell was then coated with molten brass.
As always, thank you for stopping by our shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
The Blum Cowbell Factory in Collinsville was founded in about 1876 by Christian Gottlob Blum, who died in 1912. His son John Henry Blum joined the business and operated it for 50 years. At the time of John’s death, the Blum Manufacturing Co. was one of only three cow bell factories in the country. These bells were made of sheet steel, cut with a flat pattern or “die.” The steel was curved around the “former,” which gave it its unique shape, and was then riveted along each side. The bell was then coated with molten brass.
As always, thank you for stopping by our shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
Early 1900's livestock bell, likely intended for use on goats or sheep, made by the Blum Manufacturing Co. In Collingsville, Illinois. Representing a nice piece of antique farm life the bell stands approx. 3 inches tall. The base is 2 3/8 inches wide and 1 3/4 inches deep. The beautiful, lithographed label remains in good condition, there is some loss to the gold leaf outlining the label, also scratches appropriate for age and use. The wrapped steel body has a patina of rust built up over time, the clapper is intact, and the bell still produces a lovely deep tone. This would be a nice addition to any collection of antique/vintage farm primitives. Please carefully review photos for full perspective.
The Blum Cowbell Factory in Collinsville was founded in about 1876 by Christian Gottlob Blum, who died in 1912. His son John Henry Blum joined the business and operated it for 50 years. At the time of John’s death, the Blum Manufacturing Co. was one of only three cow bell factories in the country. These bells were made of sheet steel, cut with a flat pattern or “die.” The steel was curved around the “former,” which gave it its unique shape, and was then riveted along each side. The bell was then coated with molten brass.
As always, thank you for stopping by our shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
The Blum Cowbell Factory in Collinsville was founded in about 1876 by Christian Gottlob Blum, who died in 1912. His son John Henry Blum joined the business and operated it for 50 years. At the time of John’s death, the Blum Manufacturing Co. was one of only three cow bell factories in the country. These bells were made of sheet steel, cut with a flat pattern or “die.” The steel was curved around the “former,” which gave it its unique shape, and was then riveted along each side. The bell was then coated with molten brass.
As always, thank you for stopping by our shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
Early 1900's livestock bell, likely intended for use on goats or sheep, made by the Blum Manufacturing Co. In Collingsville, Illinois. Representing a nice piece of antique farm life the bell stands approx. 3 inches tall. The base is 2 3/8 inches wide and 1 3/4 inches deep. The beautiful, lithographed label remains in good condition, there is some loss to the gold leaf outlining the label, also scratches appropriate for age and use. The wrapped steel body has a patina of rust built up over time, the clapper is intact, and the bell still produces a lovely deep tone. This would be a nice addition to any collection of antique/vintage farm primitives. Please carefully review photos for full perspective.
The Blum Cowbell Factory in Collinsville was founded in about 1876 by Christian Gottlob Blum, who died in 1912. His son John Henry Blum joined the business and operated it for 50 years. At the time of John’s death, the Blum Manufacturing Co. was one of only three cow bell factories in the country. These bells were made of sheet steel, cut with a flat pattern or “die.” The steel was curved around the “former,” which gave it its unique shape, and was then riveted along each side. The bell was then coated with molten brass.
As always, thank you for stopping by our shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
The Blum Cowbell Factory in Collinsville was founded in about 1876 by Christian Gottlob Blum, who died in 1912. His son John Henry Blum joined the business and operated it for 50 years. At the time of John’s death, the Blum Manufacturing Co. was one of only three cow bell factories in the country. These bells were made of sheet steel, cut with a flat pattern or “die.” The steel was curved around the “former,” which gave it its unique shape, and was then riveted along each side. The bell was then coated with molten brass.
As always, thank you for stopping by our shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.