{"product_id":"vintage-nashville-owl-bell-mid-century-souvenir-1950s-1960s","title":"Vintage Nashville Owl Bell | Mid-Century Souvenir 1950s–1960s","description":"A classic mid-century American souvenir — sculptural, cheerful, and highly displayable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis vintage ceramic bell features a perched owl atop a fluted bell form, finished in warm honey-gold glaze with raised pink roses and green foliage. The front medallion reads:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Nashville – Music City, U.S.A.”\u003cbr\u003ewith crossed guitar and banjo motif surrounded by musical notes. \"Mel Tillis County Store\" is printed on the back.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe interior retains its original clapper and wire assembly — always an important detail for collectors of vintage souvenir bells.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollector Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Era: Likely 1950s–1960s\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Japan (common production origin for mid-century U.S. souvenir ceramics)\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Glazed ceramic\u003cbr\u003e• Height: Approx. 4.5–5 inches\u003cbr\u003e• Base diameter: Approx. 3 inches\u003cbr\u003e• Clapper: Present and intact\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Very good vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age; no visible cracks; glaze pooling typical of the era\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe honey-gold reactive glaze and dimensional florals are consistent with mid-century Japanese export souvenir production, particularly pieces sold in high-tourism cities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe owl form adds cross-collectability appeal:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • Owl collectors\u003cbr\u003e • Nashville memorabilia collectors\u003cbr\u003e • Vintage souvenir bell collectors\u003cbr\u003e • Mid-century Japan ceramic collectors\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy It Matters\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMid-century souvenir bells were widely collected and displayed in curio cabinets throughout the 1950s–70s. While many were mass-produced, the ones that are the most desirable have:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Strong glaze saturation\u003cbr\u003e• Intact clappers\u003cbr\u003e• Clear graphic city identification\u003cbr\u003e• Good dimensional modeling","brand":"Mel Tillis County Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51817172271387,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8359\/2219\/files\/74104b62-10a5-4486-9c14-c9942183099c.jpg?v=1771820922","url":"https:\/\/theheirloompeach.com\/products\/vintage-nashville-owl-bell-mid-century-souvenir-1950s-1960s","provider":"The Heirloom Peach","version":"1.0","type":"link"}