Antique Norwegian Cowbell Collar 1822 1863 | Hand Forged Iron Klave, Brass Farm Bell, Rustic Folk Art Decor
$1,500.00
Step back into the rugged world of 19th-century Norwegian mountain farming with this exceptional antique cowbell collar, known in Norway as a klave or bjelleklave. This rare complete example combines a hand forged iron livestock collar dated 1822 with an engraved brass bell dated 1863, creating a powerful piece of Scandinavian rural history with remarkable dual dating.
Made for cattle on mountain pasture, the bell helped locate animals by sound while the iron collar secured it in place. The construction reflects traditional Norwegian blacksmith craftsmanship, with decorative forged iron elements, a mechanical bolt lock, strong age-earned patina, and original leather remnants. Decorated collars and bells like this were often more than simple farm tools — they could also reflect pride, status, and local rural identity.
Today, this piece works beautifully as rustic wall decor, farmhouse interior statement, museum-style display, or a rare collector’s object for those interested in Nordic heritage, folk art metalwork, antique farm artifacts, and Scandinavian pastoral culture.
- Origin: Norway
- Period: 19th century
- Collar date: 1822
- Bell date: 1863
- Type: Cowbell collar / livestock bell collar / Norwegian klave
- Material: Hand forged iron collar with brass bell
- Bell details: Engraved brass bell with original internal clapper
- Collar details: Forged iron construction with decorative elements and mechanical bolt lock
- Use: Originally used on cattle to locate animals on mountain pasture
- Style: Norwegian rural folk art / blacksmith iron / rustic farm artifact
- Condition: Strong authentic patina with age-related rust, wear, and original leather remnants. Structurally solid and highly decorative.
- Bell height: 5.51 in (14 cm)
- Bell width: 4.01 in (10.2 cm)
- Bell depth: 3.34 in (8.5 cm)
- Collar height: 13.58 in (34.5 cm)
- Collar width: 8.66 in (22 cm)
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🎁 A rare and powerful gift idea for collectors of Nordic rural history, antique farm artifacts, rustic decor, and Scandinavian folk craftsmanship.
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