Vintage Brass Sleigh Bell Door Hanger with Eagle Crest on Leather Strap
Viridian Eclection
The Piece
A door hanger made as a vertical leather strap in oxblood brown, hung with a row of evenly spaced brass tone sleigh bells.
The bells are aged, catching light with a mellow glow rather than a shine. At the top of the strap a brass tone eagle crest finial finishes the piece.
The leather gives the hanger its structure and its warmth. The palette runs oxblood brown, warm brass and antique gold.
Leather and metal both carry patina and natural variation across their surfaces.
History & Provenance
No maker's mark appears in the images, so the piece cannot be attributed to a workshop. It is described as a vintage-style door hanger rather than a documented period original, so the date is to be confirmed.
The form has a clear ancestry. Strap hung bells were harness fittings before they were door fittings, rung by the motion of a horse and later kept for the sound alone. That is why the idiom reads equestrian and early American rather than simply seasonal.
The eagle crest is the traditional Americana device, used on hardware, tack and household fittings alike, and it gives the strap its note of formality.
Product Details
| Item Type | Sleigh bell door hanger, wall accent |
| Era | Not dated. Described as vintage style, so the period is to be confirmed |
| Materials | Leather strap, brass tone metal bells, brass tone eagle crest hardware |
| Form | Vertical leather strap with multiple evenly spaced sleigh bells |
| Top Detail | Eagle crest finial |
| Bell Count | Multiple bells along the full length of the strap. Exact count to be confirmed |
| Color | Oxblood brown, warm brass and antique gold tones |
| Marks | No visible maker's mark in the images |
| Dimensions | To be confirmed |
| Condition | Pre-owned with visible patina, age consistent wear and natural variation to the leather and the metal finish |
Why It Belongs in Your Home
The piece works on a door because it is the only kind of decoration a room announces before you see it. The bells sound on every opening, and the strap gives an entry a small ceremony.
It hangs on a front door, in an entryway, on a cabin or mudroom door, or flat against a wall as a vertical accent. Dark wood and brass suit it best.
It is at its strongest through winter, but the leather, the brass and the eagle crest are not seasonal in themselves. In a lodge, a study or an entry with heritage materials, it can stay up all year.
Every piece is packed with professional-grade materials: multiple foam layers, double-boxing, directional and fragile handling labels. For large furniture we use custom timber crating. We photograph packing before dispatch and can provide images on request.
White-glove delivery is complimentary within 100 miles of Reno, NV. National shipping quotes provided at checkout. All shipments are photographed and documented. Damage claims must be filed with the carrier; we provide all documentation needed to support your claim.
Local pickup is available at Viridian HQ (Reno, NV) with 2–4 days notice. Contact us to arrange. Visit the Eclection on Tuesdays, 10 am to 4 pm.
All antique and vintage items are sold as described and all sales are final. Each listing includes detailed condition notes and photographs so you can make a fully informed decision. We encourage buyers to ask questions — about condition, dimensions, finish, provenance — before purchasing.
Antiques are irreplaceable and one-of-a-kind. Carrier handling is outside our control once a piece has left our facility, and major carriers including FedEx do not insure antiques. We do everything within our power to ensure safe transit, but cannot accept liability for carrier damage. If damage occurs in transit, we will provide full documentation to support your carrier claim.
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