For your consideration is a Western triangle iron ranch dinner bell. This piece is a solid round iron construction and has a sturdy leather strap attaching the striker to the triangle. The iron on this piece has a dark patina, and the leather strap is in good condition. The triangle dinner bell became popular in the early 1800's. People living and working on wide stretches of land needed an effective way to call in family and employees for meals. The triangle bell became a lightweight and affordable option for frontier families. These bells were traditionally forged from iron by blacksmiths and came with a separate striker. The triangle measures approximately 13" corner to corner, and the striker measures approximately 11".