Krosno Engraved Crystal Bell, Made in Poland

Glass : By Type : Lead Crystal Bell

 

I found this engraved crystal bell at the local estate sale of someone who collected crystal bells, and she seems to have been interested primarily in those with facets. I bought four, and three of them have faceted handles. This 7.5" bell has a six-sided handle that's 3.5" high. The clapper is a chain of six small beads with a large faceted bead at the end (photos 2 & 6). The top of the handle is also six-sided and has a peak (photo 3). The opening of the bell is 2.5" in diameter, and the body has the same floral engraving at three places. Attached near the bottom of the bell is its original silver foil label, which identifies it as a creation of Krosno (photo 4). It's in mint condition.

Item ID: 2598