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ODA 226
11-14-2015, 12:15 PM
Finding a Crotal Bell has been on my bucket list since I began metal detecting. After three long years, I've finally found one. It dates from the 16th to 17th Century and I'm so happy! And to think I found it on Friday the 13th!


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10X
11-14-2015, 03:28 PM
Congrats on your first crotal bell. It's an old one too. :thumbsup01:
OxShoeDrew
11-14-2015, 03:31 PM
We rarely go back to the 17th century around here, and I haven't heard of any 16th-century finds near me....that must be so awesome to hold something that old! Congrats!!
Lodge Scent
11-14-2015, 03:44 PM
You found a NICE one !
ODA 226
11-14-2015, 03:48 PM
I've found coins dating back to the 1600's and some of my friends have found coins dating to the 1500's. I guess that's one of the perks being a metal detectorist in Bavaria! :)
ODA 226
11-14-2015, 03:48 PM
You found a NICE one !
Thanks Lodge Scent!
BTV Digger
11-14-2015, 06:47 PM
Excellent find ODA and congrats. Is there any makers mark to ID the manufacturer?

John
relichunterryan
11-14-2015, 07:06 PM
That's an awesome find right there! Still waiting for my first


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ODA 226
11-14-2015, 07:33 PM
Excellent find ODA and congrats. Is there any makers mark to ID the manufacturer?

John

The makers mark is "CL" and is dated to the 16th- 17th century.
ODA 226
11-14-2015, 07:34 PM
That's an awesome find right there! Still waiting for my first


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Keep the faith and it will happen!
Digger_O'Dell
11-14-2015, 07:46 PM
Really great find, and extra points that it's in such great condition! :wow:
HEAVYMETALNUT
11-14-2015, 11:05 PM
that's an oldie! congrats!
aloldstuff
11-15-2015, 05:38 AM
huge congrats on getting your crotal bell and a very nice early one.
Digger Don
11-15-2015, 07:11 AM
And an old one too! Congrats, that one was worth waiting for!!
Cheap Thrills
11-15-2015, 09:24 AM
Congrats on your cool first and incredibly old Crotal bell .It kind of looks like a cross between a cherry bomb and a hand grenade .Perhaps from a " Dark Ops" Bovine ? :lol:
del
11-16-2015, 06:55 PM
thats a great old bell ODA 226 :smitten:
The Rebel
11-17-2015, 02:44 PM
WTG on finding it complete with the ringer! Love to hear them ring!
ODA 226
11-21-2015, 07:56 PM
Thanks All!