Name of Instrument: bells

Maker / Brand:

Stearns Catalog #: 0176

Country of Origin: Italy?

Region of Origin: Europe

Instrument Category: Idiophone

Date of Fabrication:

Location: IDI C 2

Description: These Harness Bells utilize four smaller nickel-plated brass pellet bells that surround a central pair of nickel-plated bells that have been pinned mouth-to-mouth. There are two clappers. The nickel-plated metal holder has four spokes with a threaded mount at the base. This is similar to Stearns #0172.

Research: Prof. James M. Borders