Military Bells
We have been selling high quality antique and vintage ship’s bronze (and occasionally iron) bells for over fourteen years. With a shrinking supply, our challenge has changed to finding the types of bells that are most appreciated by our customers, which turns out to be authentic U.S. Navy bells from WW II and earlier. Sometimes we sell them without polishing if the natural patina over the years is dramatic to view. We have some polished at considerable expense, if we feel they should be preserved as they would have been on shipboard and as a work of industrial art.
All come with a proper bell rope and means of display. We have established a reputation as a specialist in providing U.S. Navy bells that are suitable for ceremonial occasions and as gifts for retiring officers.
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SPECIAL NAVY FORMULA BELL METAL: The tone of an authentic Navy bell, made using a special “bell metal” formula, is not easily forgotten. It has a strong and long resonance and vibration that rings sharp and clear with a distinctive sound. Do not expect cheap imitations or foreign imports to have this special characteristic ringing because “bell metal” is a specially formulated bronze alloy, unique to the Navy for their specialized use.
We have a detailed listing of most items. Click on their picture. If the full listing does not answer your questions, please inquire by emailing [email protected]
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- Ships Bells
U S Navy Iron Foredeck & Anchor Bell
with Wall Bracket
USN Iron Foredeck & Anchor Bell with Wall Bracket Dimensions Dia.at base: 9 1/2″ Ht.to shoulder: 6
U.S. Navy Foredeck/Anchor Bell
from USS Owen (DD-536)
U.S. Navy Foredeck or Anchor Bell From USS Owen – DD-536 Fletcher Class Destroyer Dimensions: Overall Ht: 17 1/4″ Dia. T cROWN: 5 1/2″
U.S. Navy Silver Quarterdeck Bell
from USS Piedmont (AD-17)
U.S. Navy Quarterdeck Bell off the USS Piedmont (AD-17) Dimensions: Ht 7″ Diameter at Base: 8″ Wt: 6 lbs, 3 oz. Presented is the
U.S. Navy Ridged
Foredeck/Anchor Bell
WW I & II Period
U.S. Navy Bell with Upper & Lower Bands WW I & II Era Presented is a beautiful U.S. Navy Foredeck or Anchor bell. Based
Rare WW II U.S. Navy Foredeck Anchor Bell
FROM THE COLLECTION OF A NAVY JUNIOR Based on the “ridged” design and the “USN” designation, we date the bell to World War II, or
U.S. Navy Foredeck Bell After WW II And Later With Original “J” Bracket In Aluminum
Dimensions:BELL: Diameter at Crown: 6″ Diameter at Mouth: 9 3/4″ Height to Crown: 5 3/4″ Height Overall: 16 3/4″ WOOD STAND:14″ L x 11″ D
US Navy Anchor or Foredeck Bell with Two Mounting Options
This Korea and Vietnam era Navy bell comes with the wall mount.Our proprietary desk mount bracket and stand will be at a nominal additional
British Royal Air Ministry Bell
Very Rare Ca WW II
Presented: is a beautifully proportioned Royal Air Ministry Bell which was salvaged from a yard in Holland that was breaking up a British
Pre WWII
U.S. Navy Foredeck Bell
with Upper and Lower Bands
Based on its design, we date the bell to around the time of World War One (WW I). The original inverted vertical “J” bracket
Large WW II Destroyer Size
US Navy Bell
Partial Hanger and Fancy Bell Rope Included! Presented is a very rare WW II or earlier Navy bell engraved USN on its face, and with
Post WW II U.S. Navy Foredeck
Anchor Bell
With Original J” Bracket
Dimensions: BELL: Diameter at Crown: 5″ 1/2″ Diameter at Mouth: 10″ Height to Crown: 7″ Height Overall: 16″ WOOD STAND: 14″ L x 11″ D
Early US Navy Fore Deck Bell
Repaired Crack
Repaired Crack PRE WW I Polished & Lacquered Bell Presented =left>is a very rare Ca 1900 Navy bell with the signature double bands that
Big Ships Whistle Horn Clark Cooper Type 8 Bronze
BIG SHIPS WHISTLE & LIGHT HOUSE FOG HORNType 8 by Clark Cooper All Bronze ~ Gigantic Sound Guaranteed to Work! DIMENSIONS OF HORN: 18 3/4″L x 8
Post WW II U.S. Navy Foredeck
Anchor Bell
Dimensions: BELL: Diameter at Crown: 5″ Diameter at Mouth: 9 1/2″ Height to Crown: 6 1/2″ Height Overall: 17 1/2″ WOOD STAND: 14″ L x
U.S.Navy
WW II Foredeck
Anchor Bell Display Mount
WW II Polished & Lacquered Bell Presented is a Circa World War Two (WW II) U.S. Navy “Foredeck” bell which comes with a fancy macramé bell
US Navy Bell Pre WW II with History
FROM THE COLLECTION OF A NAVY JUNIOR Presented is a great looking Navy bell that we originally sold in 2011 to one of the members
Unusual WW I
US Navy Bell
Haze Grey & Green Patina
FROM THE COLLECTION OF A RETIRED USMC OFFICER Presented is as interesting a Naval bell as you will ever see. Based on its design, we date
Antique Bronze
U.S. NAVY Bell
Presented is a very early “Foredeck” bell complete with its original clapper. The sets of two ribbed bands at the top of the bell and the two
British Royal Navy Ships Bell Rare
Presented is a beautifully proportioned Royal Navy bell which most likely was in service on the bridge or quarter deck of a smaller ship. It
US Vietnam Era
Navy Bell & Aluminum Bracket
Newly Fabricated Inverted Aluminum Bracket Presented is a post WW II Navy and military bell that is mounted on a newly made WW II style inverted “J”
Authentic
Pre WW II US Navy
Bell & Stand
This Great Bell Has Been Sold.Thank you! PRE WW II Polished & Lacquered Bell Presented is an authentic US Navy Anchor bell that was
Unique
WW II Navy
Dark Green Foredeck Bell
From the Family of a WW II US Naval Aviator since 1945 Presented is as interesting a Naval bell as you will ever see.
All Original
WW II US Navy
Anchor Bell Mint
FOREDECK – ANCHOR BELL Complete with all Original Parts Polished & Lacquered Bell Metal Presented is a World War Two (WW II) “Foredeck” bell which
Very Rare Antique U.S. Navy Brass Bell
Ca 1905
Ca 1905
Very similar to the bell we sold to the U.S. Military Command HQ in Thailand last year Presented is a very early and exceptionally heavy Navy “Foredeck”
Antique U.S. Navy Bell
Ca 1890
ANTIQUE U.S. NAVY BELLCa 1890=7> =7> Presented is a very early “foredeck” or “anchor watch” bell which we date to the Spanish-American War Era. It is very
Turn of the 20th Century
US Navy Bell
Ca 1900
PRE WW I Polished & Lacquered Bell Presented is a Turn of the 20th Century U.S. Navy “Foredeck” bell which comes with a fancy macramé
U.S. Navy Quarterdeck
Bridge Bronze Bell
Mint
Vietnam Era Ceremonial Quality Presented is an extremely rare U.S. Navy Quarterdeck bronze bell marked US which dates it from after the 1950’s
Naval – Military
Ships Foredeck Bell
Vietnam Era
Presented is a post WW II military bell that is mounted to a classic WW II inverted “J” foredeck bracket. The bracket is brass plated
U.S. NAVY Ceremonial Bell Gold
Plated Bronze
VERY RARE U.S. NAVY CEREMONIAL BELL Ca 1950 Gold Plated Bronze Presented is a 1950’s “Foredeck” bell complete with original clapper and bracket. We believe it was gold
What There Is To Know About US Navy Bells
MUCH OF WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT U.S. NAVY BELLS Below is an example of a U.S. NAVY WORLD WAR II FOREDECK BELL AKA ANCHOR BELL
Antique US NAVY
Foredeck Bell
Ca 1900
Ca 1899 Presented is a very early “foredeck” or “anchor watch” bell which we date to the Turn of the 20th Century. It is
Early U.S. Navy Bell
Ca 1900
Foredeck – Anchor
Presented is a very early “Foredeck” bell with its original clapper and proper nut that more than likely dates from the Turn of the 20th Century.
U.S. NAVY
Anchor Bell
Smaller Presentation Size
Presented is a “Foredeck” bell with all the design characteristics of a “mill-spec” U.S. Navy bell, but it is slightly smaller in size and weight
Vintage US Navy Rare Grey Patina Bronze Bell Ca 1910
OUTSTANDING USN GREY PATINA BRONZE BELL Ca 1910 WITH WOOD BRACKET Presented is a very fine U.S. Navy bell which, based on all the USN
Pennsylvania Courthouse Bell GALLAGHER, Pittsburgh Ca 1829
ANTIQUE JOHN GALLAGHER ~ PITTSBURGH COURTHOUSE BELL Ca 1829 And stand! PRESENTED is a large authentic relic of American Pennsylvania history in the form of an antique
Ship’s Bell Queen Elizabeth’s Service Mark
PRESENTED is an authentic British bell, with iron “hammerhead” clapper, and bell rope. There are various imprints and the royal crown of Queen Elizabeth on top attesting
U.S. Navy Quarterdeck Bell From USS Roan DD 853 Ca 1946
DD 853 (1946 – 1973) Wardroom ashtray included! Presented is an extremely rare U.S. Navy Quarterdeck bell which is complete with its original bulkhead mounting
Ship’s Bell French Lines Steam Ship Wyoming Ca 1930 – 1943
Presented is a fine example of a vintage ship’s bell which is off one of the French Lines two ships operated by Compagnie Générale Transatlantique both of which were
USS Bataan – CVL 29 Ceremonial Wardroom Ships Bell
USS BATAAN – CVL 29 WWII and KOREA AIRCRAFT CARRIER CEREMONIAL BELL Presented is a WWII U.S. Navy ceremonial bell that was reportedly removed from
American Ships Vintage Bell Tug F.M. Whitaker 1937
PRESENTED is a bell from an American ship which makes it very rare. Built by the famous Newport News Shipbuilding Company in 1937 as Hull
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