Metal Chimes

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by Steve Smith, Dec 10, 2021.

  1. Steve Smith

    Steve Smith New Member

    These were found by my father in a fallen down cabin in southeast Virginia in the 60's. Any clues would be helpful.

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  2. Matahari

    Matahari Well-Known Member

    I was going to suggest tibetan but enlarging the photo I see storks which would be more japanese

    Personally love 'em :)
     
  3. Ce BCA

    Ce BCA Well-Known Member

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  4. Steve Smith

    Steve Smith New Member

    They do not produce a tone that would be consistent with western scales so Japanese is a good guess.
     
  5. NewEngland

    NewEngland Well-Known Member

    They are beautiful. How did Japanese chimes find their way to a cabin in Virginia?
     
  6. Steve Smith

    Steve Smith New Member

    Some other interesting things came out of that cabin including a shop register from the 1700s with an entry of a sale to George Washington.
     
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  7. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    I've seen things like these for sale in the US in the past 30 years.
     
  8. Steve Smith

    Steve Smith New Member

    I'm guessing not for a lot of money.
     
  9. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    I don't remember because I did not buy a set. They were featured in garden accessories.
     
  10. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    You'd be surprised. Ive long wanted a set of clear glass wind chimes that were made in the 50s-60s (my grandmother had several and I loved the sound) but vintage ones are absurd.
     
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