Side view

Back view

Well worn insignia from polishing

DIMENSIONS:

 

BELL:

Diameter at crown 5 1/2″

Diameter at mouth 9 3/4″
Height to crown 7″ Height overall 17 1/2″

OVAL WOOD STAND: 16 ” L x 12″ D x 3/4″ T
Weight: 34 pounds

CONDITION: Near perfect with a couple of small dings and
very minor pits. The washer at the top is a stainless replacement as is the nut. Highly polished and lacquered. The inside
of the bell shows the marks of the clapper hitting the edge and flattening it which means that this bell has served at
sea. Comes with original mounting shoe and a fancy white bell rope. No bell has the sound of a Navy bell’s strong
vibration, resonate ring and long duration of sound.

 

 

Looks great from any angle

Buy this outstanding example of a rare US Navy bell Now! What a great find for that special
collection that includes only the finest and most unusual. The
stand makes it ideal for display or as a presentation!

 

FLAT RATE SHIPPING to 48 contiguous States $69.50

OUR UNCONDITIONAL NO NONSENSE GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied with your purchase
it may be returned within five days of receipt in its original packaging if without damage. Return items must be insured for
their full value. Only a prior email authorization from us for the return is required. Shipping charges are included in this
offer if an error is due to our fault within the Continental United States.

 

International buyers welcome, but inquire first. We have satisfied customers in Argentina, Australia,
Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark,
Estonia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan,
Kuwait, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Nova Scotia, Panama, Philippines,
Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, St. Maarten, Sweden,
Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USVI and the Eastern Caribbean.

 

ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT are Bank wire transfer, cashier’s check, money order, or personal check in which case the item will be held until cleared. No credit cards or PayPal accepted on this item. RARE U.S. NAVY ANCHOR ~ FOREDECK BELL Ca 1900  Presented is a very early “Foredeck” bell complete with original clapper and the rarely found shoe upon which its bracket is mounted. The two ribbed bands at the top of the bell circumscribing the crown and the two bands at the mouth of the bell dates it from the turn of the 20th Century or earlier. The molded in place USN marks it as an original and not an engraved copy. Bells of this unique design are very rare, and those that have their mounting show are rarer still. The vertical bracket allows them only to be mounted on a pedestal or deck, hence they are known as anchor or foredeck bells. The bell and its bracket are mounted on an oval wood stand for display which is included. A proper white macramé bell rope is included. The tone of a proper Navy bell, made using a special “bell metal” formula is exceptional. It has a strong resonance that once heard will never be forgotten. Do not expect cheap imitations to have this distinctive ring because “bell metal” is a specially formulated bronze alloy, unique to the Navy for this highly specialized use.  FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE THIS BELL CAN BE POLISHED AND LACQUERED. THE PROCESS TAKES TWO WEEKS. PLEASE INQUIRE.   Side view                               Back view                 Side view of deck shoe   Top view of show                          SCROLL DOWN TO GALLERY TO SEE MORE PHOTOS DIMENSIONS:   BELL: Diameter at crown 5 1/2″ Diameter at mouth 10″ Height to crown 6 3/4″ Height overall 18 1/2″ OVAL WOOD STAND: 16 1/2” L x 12 1/2″ D x 3/4″ T  Weight: 34 pounds CONDITION: Excellent. Unpolished with a natural patina in shades of tan to darker brown. The inside of the bell shows the marks of the clapper hitting the edge and flattening it which shows that this bell has served at sea. There also is some green verdigris. There are some small age marks, and hammer marks on the back of the bracket near the base showing that the shoe is a tight fit. Outstanding resonate ring and strong vibration.     Note the marks where the clapper has hit the bell all around Buy this outstanding example of a rare US Navy bell Now! What a great find for that special collection that includes only the finest and most unusual. The stand makes it ideal for display or as a presentation!