U.S. Navy Foredeck/Anchor Bell – Pre WW II
Presented is a beautiful U.S. Navy Foredeck or Anchor bell. Based on its design with the ridges, we date the bell to the World War One (WW I) period. However, because it has the U.S.N. engraved, we think it was probably closer to the WWII period. The original inverted vertical “J” bracket is missing. We’ve replaced the bracket with our proprietary brushed aluminum bracket. This allows the bell to be mounted as it was on a pedestal or deck; hence, they are known as anchor or foredeck bells.
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DIMENSIONS: BELL: Diameter at crown 5
Diameter at mouth 9 1/2″
Height to crown 6 3/4
Height overall 12″ – With Stand 18″
WOOD STAND: 14″ L x 11” x 1/2″
Weight: 25 1/2
These fine Navy bells with their wonderful resonance are becoming very difficult to find in good condition. It appears to have the original clapper with the bottom hook, allowing for the attachment of a bell rope.
