Civil War era BRONZE DOOR BELL and spring Start Price USD 65.00 Current Price USD 65.00 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, October 10, 2008 End Time Friday, October 17, 2008 Location Western, NY See more about 'Civil War era BRONZE DOOR BELL and spring' Description Up for auction is a bronze bell mounted on a wire spring with a cast iron clapper.  The bell and wire were mounted in the ceiling of the dining room, nailed to a floor joist.  A series of wires and cast iron pivots attached the top loop to a pull lever located beside the front door on the exterior.  When pulled the bell rang above the dining room ceiling.  I do not have the pull, only the bell and spring.  It has a great visual form and a very pleasant ring.  The item is almost 12” high and the bell is 3” in diameter with no maker’s name.  Place a Bid!