Vintage Brass School Bell/Dinner outlet Bell with Wooden Handle

This vintage bell is a beautiful piece of rustic Americana.
Made of outlet brass with a wooden handle it was once used to call in the school kids from the playground or maybe even a dinner bell.
The brass has a wonderful patina and the wood handle is a deep warm honey color -free of cuts or gouges. It is has slight rubbing from use and age.
It stands 9 1/2" tall x 5 1/4" diameter bell base