Dublin Core
Identifier
2026-009
Title
Croatal (jingle) sleigh bells found using a metal detector
Subject
Historic Artifact
Description
Three metal croatal bells unearthed by Peter Donatelli of West Chesterfield on properties on West Street and along Rte 112. Croatal bells, unlike clapper bells, used stones or metal shot to create a rattle-like effect. Dennis Picard, local historian says: "They have a loose ball on the inside that causes them to ring. Likely made in East Hampton Ct as 80+% of sleighbells were made there. The upper right image is an early piece. You can see either the size number or initial of the maker"
Type
Still Image
Format
scan of artifacts
Creator
Peter Donatelli
Date
unknown
Publisher
Peter Donatelli
Date Available
2026-05-20
Is Part Of
digital archive
Medium
Electronic
Coverage
Worthington - other unspecified
Mediator
db
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