Following is a small sample of the many configurations of Sleigh Bells that we can make for you.
All our bell sets are custom made to order so that you can order as many or as few bells
as you wish and arrange them any way you can think of!
Graduated Body Bells
Shown are several different combinations of body bells. There are so many different combinations possiable that it is
impossible to show them all! If you have an idea for a special set of bells please contact us and we would be happy
to discuss them with you.
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Shown above is full double set of matching Body Bells each made up with 30 Chrome Sleigh Bells
ranging in size from the small #1 bells to a pair of huge #15 bells in the middle!
This particular set was mounted on a 96 inch long by 3 inch wide double leather strap for use on a pair of large Percherons horse.
The strap was doubled, so there is nothing rubbing on the horse, and stitched with a double row of close spaced stitches.
Of course it is made with matching solid Stainless Steel hardware and buckles. Billets were placed on each end and
special non-pinch Girth Straps were provided.
Cost for this double set as shown and described. $585.00
 Shown above is a detail of the billet ends and girths.
Shown Below ia a detail of the center keeper and double row stitching.
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Shown above is a smaller set Body Bells made with rich brown Havana Briddle Leather and Brass Bells. This set featured
16 #1 bells, 12 #2 bells, 10 #4 bells. This particular set was mounted on a 69-3/4" long by 2-3/8 inch wide double leather
strap for use on a Pony.
The strap was doubled, so there is nothing rubbing on the horse, and stitched. The billet was also doubled and stitched for a
very nice look. A special touch on this set was the owners innitials embossedd on to the buckle billet.
Of course it is made with solid brass hardware and buckles.
Cost for this set as shown and described. $208.00
 Shown above is a detail of the Initialed buckle end billet.
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Shown above is full set Body Bells made up with 29 Brass Bells
ranging in size from the small #1 bells to the huge #15 bell in the middle!
This particular set was mounted on a 86 inch long by 2-1/2 inch wide double leather strap for use on a draft horse.
The strap was doubled, so there is nothing rubbing on the horse, and stitched togeather rather than the
more traditional leather keepers between the bells.
Of course it is made with solid brass hardware and buckles. The billet end extends another
16 inches and is stitched on to the body straps. The buckle end billet is also stitched on to the body staps
and recessed of the straps to insure that it would not pinch.
This creates a very large, impressive, noisy and heavy set of bells!
Cost for this set as shown and described. $255.00
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Graduated Heavy Hame Bells
Shown at right is set of our Graduated Draft horse Hame Bells. This is another example of the best
sleigh bell work that we can do.
This particular set has two straps of 6 bells each graduated from #6 to #1 bells,set on a
18 inch double strap with wide hand stitched keepers between the bells. Keepers are also riveted to the front strap to secure them in place.
solid brass snaps and buckles. The leather edges of this set are stained, beveled,
filled and hand slicked to a mirror finish with no raw edges showing.
These bells were made to hang from the top loop of a
set of hames. They could also be used as bear bells and hung from a saddle, or back strap
or anywhere you need a little extra "jingle"!
Cost for this set of two.
Please note that the Heavy Hame Bells are made to order and it will take aproximately a week to make them up and ship them out to you depending on how busy we are.
We can make this style of Sleigh Bells in many different sizes and configurations to fit your needs
Contact us about sizes and prices.
Shown below is a comparison between the Standard Hame bells and the Heavy Hame Bells.
 
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Saddle or Back Pack Bells
Here are some examples of Saddle or Back Pack Bells that we can make. These are easy to clip to "D" rings on your saddle
to warn wildlife or hunters that you are in the neighborhood. They work great for backpackers also and can
be easily snapped to your belt loops, hiking staff or back pack and can be made up with any size bell you wish.
The bell at the left is a #11 mounted to a swivel Bullet Snap.
Cost with the #11 Bell and Snap as shown at left
The Bells at the right are #10's mounted on doubled and stitched leather keepers with a swivel Bullet Snap, and can
be made with anysize bell you wish. Shown mounted on Chestnut and Black English Bridle Leather.
Cost with the #10 Bell mounted on leather as shown at right
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Miniature Horse Rump Bells
Shown at right is set of our Rump Bells for Miniature Horses. Great for teams of mini's these
bells are made the same as the ones for the big guys, just scalled down for miniatures!
This particular set has 6 bells each #6, #4, and #2 on each side of center and are set on a
18 inch by 2-1/2 inch wide strap with stitched solid brass buckle keeper and billet
in the center. The leather edges of this set are stained, beveled,
filled and hand slicked to a mirror finish with no raw edges showing.
Cost for this set. $55.00
We can make this style of Sleigh Bells in many different sizes and configurations to fit your needs
Contact us about sizes and prices.
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Miniature Horse Body Bells
This is a rather unique set up that was made to a customers request for a 32 inch miniature horse.
The main body of this set is only 30 inches long and is doubled and stitched. Bells were mounted
on either side of the center keeper and consisted of #6, #4, #3, and #2 bells on either side.
The set has a separate girth with a center loop keeper to secure it to the harness girth and keep
it from sliding back.
The leather edges of this set are stained, beveled,
filled and hand slicked to a mirror finish with no raw edges showing.
Cost for this set. $165.00
We can make this style of Sleigh Bells in many different sizes and configurations to fit your needs
Contact us about sizes and prices.
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Martingale Bells
Shown at right is full set of Martingale or Neck Bells. These bells were made to hang
around the horses neck and the single stap goes between the front legs to the girth.
This particular set has neck strap with 22 #1 bells, about 1 inche in dia., and an additional
8 bells on the chest strap. Both straps are 3/4 inches in width and the neck strap has buckles on both ends
so it can be used either with the connector stap provided or shorter staps for use on a neck collar.
Of course it is made with
solid brass hardware and buckles.
The leather edges of this set are stained, beveled,
filled and hand slicked to a mirror finish with no raw edges showing.
A very versitile set for both riders and drivers!
Cost for this set. $168.00
We can make this style of Sleigh Bells in many different sizes and configurations to fit your needs
Contact us about sizes and prices.
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Martingale Bells
Shown at right is another type of Martingale Bells. These bells were made to hang
from the breast collar and replace the false martingale. The single strap goes between
the front legs to the girth.
This particular set has two #4 bells, each about 1-1/2 inch in dia. pendant that the bells mount
on is doubled and stitched so that the backs of the bells do not show.
The leather edges of this set are stained, beveled,
filled and hand slicked to a mirror finish with no raw edges showing.
The set pictured was made with Stainless Steel hardware and Nickle plated bells
to match the hardware on the harness. This set can be made with all brass bells and hardware
to match your harness!
Cost for this set. $85.00
We can make this style of Sleigh Bells in many different sizes and configurations to fit your needs
Contact us about sizes and prices.
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Martingale Bells
Shown at right is simpler version of the Martingale Bells.
Rather than the two tounge buckles and keepers two Conway buckles are used.
Other than that they are the same as the above Martingale set
The leather edges of this set are stained, beveled,
filled and hand slicked to a mirror finish with no raw edges showing.
The set pictured was made with Solid Brass hardware and Solid Cast Brass bells.
Cost for this set. $45.00
We can make this style of Sleigh Bells in many different sizes and configurations to fit your needs.
Contact us about sizes and prices.
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Parade Bells
Shown at right is fancy set of Parade Bells. This set is designed so that the bells do not
interfere with the shafts on a single turnout. The bells mount as shown behind the saddle and are held
in place with a keeper that goes over the back strap and a girth strap.
The leather edges of this set are stained, beveled, filled and hand slicked to a mirror finish with no raw edges showing.
The set pictured was made with Stainless Steel hardware and 20 Nickle plated bells ranging in size from #8's to #4's.
to match the hardware on the harness. This set also features nickle Diamonds to add a little extra "flash" to the set.
This set can be made with all brass bells and hardware to match your harness!
Cost for this set. $255.00
We can make this style of Sleigh Bells in many different sizes and configurations to fit your needs
Contact us about sizes and prices.
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Restoration
YES! We can also restore and refurbish your antique bells! We would be happy to quote you
a price on remounting your family heirloom bells on new leather so that they can be used safely, or just displayed with pride and handed down to the next generation.
Occasionally we have antique bells that we can make up special strings or match missing bells
on old sets.
Contact us about prices.
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Riveted Bells
We are one of the few companies that will restore the riveted antique bells to their original splendor.
Shown below is a set of restored riveted bells.
The restoration of these riveted style bells is very time consuming. First we carefully remove the bells from the original strap. Then the original soft Iron rivet is
drilled out of the bell and the bells are cleaned and polished as the customer desires. In this instance the customer requested that the bells receive a high polish
and protective coating of lacquer to preserve the bells. Leather work can either duplicate the original or you can specify the length and width of strap that you desire.
Finally we re-attach the bells to their new strap with solid copper rivets, which will last much longer than the old iron rivets which tend to rot the leather around them and/or rust away untill the bell falls out.
 Shown above is a section of the bells on their original strap. Note that the strap was so dry rotted that
you can easily remove the individual bells from the strap.
Cost for restoring riveted bells varies from $5 to $10 per bell depending on the work required.
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Pinned Bells
Shown above is restored set of graduated body bells. This set was mounted on a tapered single ply strap and the bells were attached with solid brass figgure "8" pins.
Cost for restoring pinned bells varies from $5 to $10 per bell depending on the work required.
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Miscellaneous Bells
Shown above is a set of antique
Swedish Pattern Rump Bells that were restored for a customer.
We would be happy to quote you
a price on remounting your family heirloom bells on new leather so that they can be used or displayed safely.
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All Sleigh Bell products are available with the following types of bells.
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Solid Cast Brass Sleigh Bell
Polished Brass Finish
Sizes Available - #1 through #15
Sizes #1 = 1-1/8" dia. approx.
Sizes #15 = 2-7/8" dia. approx
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Solid Cast Brass Sleigh Bell
Polished Chrome
Sizes Available - #1 through #15
Sizes #1 = 1-1/8" dia. approx.
Sizes #15 = 2-7/8" dia. approx
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Solid Cast Brass Acorn Bell
Polished Brass Finish
Sizes Available - 1-1/4" only
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ORDERING
Because most of our bells are custom made to order we want to hear from you and
discuss your needs so we can make you exactly what you want. The best way to order is to contact
by E-mail, we check it several times a day, or phone. We will then discuss your exact needs and
give you a quote for your bells. We can then send you a E-mail confirming the order and you may
pay in one of several ways. Since we are little guys we do not accept Credit Cards directly. It
is way to expensive and a hassle to deal with the credit card companies. We can however send you a
Paypal invoice and accept credit card Payments that way. Because of high Paypal fees if you wish
use this method of payment for orders over $100 there will be a 4.5% fee added to the cost of the
order. That is what they charge us and in order to keep our cost down to all our customers we only
add that on to customers who want to use that service. We also are happy to accept Personal Checks,
Money Orders, Cashiers Checks, cash, gold, silver, and occasionally have been known to barter in kind.
However have quit accepting small livestock and children in exchange for bells.
DELIVERY: Because most of our work is one of a kind and custom hand made to your specifications normally
takes us a week or two to get the work out the door. During the season, October to February. we are quite busy and it
may take a little longer. For the last several years we have had to cut of accepting orders for Christmas delivery by
early December, so if you are planning a Christmas surprise please give us enough time to get your order out!
SHIPPING: Normally we try to ship US Postal Priority Mail, though we may ship large orders
via UPS depending on which is cheaper. We always include delivery confimation
and will insure packages at your request. We are happy to ship to other countries but be forwarned
that it has gotten frightfully expensive to ship out of the continental USA. We will do what we can to get
your order to you safely but once we deliver it to the post office it is out of our control and we are
not liable for orders that are not insured.
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LIGNITE LEATHER & BELLS
N7047 Oriole Lane - Fredonia, Wisconsin - 53021
262-689-2366
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