Cast iron bells have been used for calling, dinner time, even for warnings. Some people now days use them as southwestern decor or an antique accent to their beautiful garden. They can also be used as a door bell especially for those country homes out in the woods. Being heavy and durable, you can wall mount them anywhere around your door or on the barn. These really make perfect entry bells for any home that wants a little architectural history from the old days.
I can still remember the stories that my grandpa used to tell me about his daddy from way back in day on the ranch. The kids were always called back home for supper or more chores with a cast iron dinner bell. Summertime was the best time, though. They would love to go down to the fishing hole after chores. May not catch much, but hearing the water trickle over the rocks and onto their toes was lots of fun. Time always seem to fly by when they were having fun! Before they knew it, it was supper time. That cast iron ring could be heard for miles around.
