Name/Title
Medieval Pack BellEntry/Object ID
RE-AR-2026-0002Description
Medieval Pack BellUse
Pack bells like this were essential before fencing, GPS, or radios. The sound pattern of each bell was often distinctive, allowing handlers to identify specific animals by ear. Engraved bells often reflected pride of ownership or local workshop traditions.Category
17th Century, Medieval, Animals, Farm
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1600 - circa 1700Time Period
MedievalInscription/Signature/Marks
Simple repeated incised arches / curved lines. No lettering, dates, or industrial stamps. Motifs resemble folk or symbolic decoration, not branding. Thick, uneven iron walls. Non-uniform casting/forging. No signs of standardized mold seams or industrial symmetry. This suggests pre-industrial or proto-industrial production, likely hand-forged or early sand-cast, consistent with early modern rural workshops.Dimensions
Dimension Description
3.25"Condition
Overall Condition
GoodDate Examined
Jan 16, 2026Create Date
January 16, 2026
