John Deere Vintage Cast Iron Dinner Bell Tractor

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John Deere Vintage Cast Iron Dinner Bell Tractor:
$12999.00

Extremely Rare Antique John Deere Plow Co. No. 3 Bell – St. Louis

Offered is an authentic John Deere Plow Co. cast iron dinner/school bell in the No. 3 size. The yoke and cradle are clearly cast “JOHN DEERE PLOW CO – ST LOUIS” with the 3 size mark on the headstock (see photos). Presents in a deep black finish with neatly highlighted lettering.

Details & Notes

• Model/Size: No. 3 (large, sought-after size)

• Material: Cast iron bell with matching yoke & cradle

• Markings: JOHN DEERE PLOW CO – ST LOUIS; size 3

• Clapper: long ago retrofitted with a 2” trailer ball head; strikes well and rings loud

• Condition: Solid and complete with swing arm; shows age-appropriate surface character and paint from past preservation—see all close-ups

• Use: Display, farmstead, barn, schoolhouse or serious John Deere collection

Rarity & Market Context (YouTube examples)

• No. 4 selling at sale: • No. 3 selling at sale: for reference—different bells and results; those sales were ~12 years ago.)

Shipping / Pickup

• This is heavy cast iron. It will be professionally packed and may ship in separate boxes for safety, or local pickup is welcome. I’m happy to coordinate with your freight carrier if preferred.

What’s included

• Bell, yoke, cradle with swing arm, and clapper as shown—exactly what’s pictured.

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