Vintage US Navy Rare Grey Patina Bronze Bell Ca 1910

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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 bells we have inspected, is estimated to be Ca 1910. This is based on its etched 1 1/8
inch letters and “rings” at the top and bottom that were discontinued in the late 1920s. The patina is a highly unusual
silver grey. It has a very heavy thick wall construction with concentric rings at its top and at the bottom
near the flare of its mouth. The nut has the cast in place shoulder which serves as a washer and marks it as original. There
are no foundry marks which is typical of most Navy bells. It comes as shown with a custom hardwood bracket.
This is a solid bronze bell and has a shape similar to the bell
that served on three ships of the U.S. Navy named USS Guam. The first USS Guam served as a Yangtze River Gunboat protecting
American interests starting in 1928.
When rung, the bell sets up a stirring resonance which
is indicative of only the finest bell metal being used.
                 Authentic
Clapper
Back of Bell
CONDITION: The bell is in an outstanding state of original
preservation and has NO imperfections whatsoever which adds to its good looks. It comes from a private collection
that it was maintained inside for the last fifteen years. Even so, it has a deep, silver grey, gunmetal patina which
we have never seen before and can’t explain, since the surface does not have the appearance of being nickel plated. The
coloration is the result of years of sea service. The hardwood bracket is of recent make.

If you are a collector of fine bells,
this is one you don’t want to miss.
DIMENSIONS BELL Diameter at crown       5 1/2″ Diameter at mouth      10″
Height
10 1/2″
Weight
26 Lbs. DIMENSIONS BRACKET: 15 3/4″ H x 4″ w x 1 3/4″ T       ARM
8″

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