Well, you might not believe it, but they do have chimes inside. It is
little coil spring gong with one end welded to the inside of the ball half.
A steel ball about 3/8" dia, is also put (loose) in before the other ball
half is welded or brazed on. Shaking the ball makes the steel ball strike
the gong, producing a melodious note.

Randy


"Leo Lichtman" wrote in message
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(clip) Chinese iron balls with the chimes inside (clip)
^^^^^^^^^^
I don't believe the part about the Chinese balls having chimes inside,
either. I think those balls make a nice clinking sound because they are
hard metal.

Q: Who thought up the expression, "It's cold enough to freeze the balls
off
a pawnshop?"

A. I did.