Sleigh bell neck strap

[Alexis1234]

I've been busy cleaning bells and making up new strap work. This is my latest project- cleaning and reinstalling antique brass sleigh bells on new strapwork as a neck strap for a horse. 15 graduated bells, largest is a number 10, bells get smaller closer to the buckle. Handstamped border, rich Chestnut bridle leather liner , tapered strap that swells out at each bell.  Handstitched and creased keeper, chape and billet. Unfortunately,  these are the only pics I can load, I don't know how to make the files smaller

 

 

[Littlef]

very cool!

[wolfago]

Wow..very cool

[Mulesaw]

Beautiful work.

I especially like the elegance of the wavy tapered sides. That just looks spot on! I know that a regular taper could have done the job but this is just perfect.

[Gezzer]

I agree with Mulesaw , the wavy taper really sets this off .  Very nice !!!

[chuck123wapati]

definitely a beautiful job of it. 

[Scoutmom103]

Beautiful.  

[Alexis1234]

Thanks guys. This was the first time I've made up a pattern like that- it was a struggle. 

[Bert03241]

I like it

[Brokenolmarine]

need something like that for the milk cow.  20 acres, she's always wandering into the woods to cool off in the shade.