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 aluminum that was cast by J.M. Loeffler of Philadelphia, a Vietnam era contractor. The shape and the raised letters make this bell distinctive and worthy of inclusion in any US […]
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 plated for use in Naval ceremonies. It was purchased by the last owner at a sale held by the Alameda Naval Air Station 15 years ago. It comes complete with a […]
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 AS BELOW To read about more Navy bells click below https://landandseacollection.com/id276.html Based on my research and personal experience, there is very little information in the public domain other than the […]
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 very similar to the one that we sold to the main U.S. Military Command in Thailand last year. It has been brightly polished and lacquered, is in pristine condition, and […]
Vintage Miniature Bronze Ship’s Bell US Navy
Vintage Miniature Bronze Ship’s Bell US Navy Galley Bell of a traditional ship’s bell, and has the appearance of a Navy bell, but is only about 1/3 the size. Presented is an authentic vintage bell designed in the customary shape of a ship’s bell and similar to most US Navy bells, but diminutive in size. […]
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. The greenish blue patina is the result of many years of weathering and adds a great deal of character in keeping with its seagoing heritage. The two distinctive bands at the […]
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 and has no branch of service markings. The clapper is of the proper military design, and is fitted with a fancy ropework bell rope. The bell was recently polished and […]
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 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 […]
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 bell that is inscribed with the name John Gallagher, Pittsburgh. There are no foundry marks or other imprints on the bell, but its splendid shape and unusual hanging bracket make it […]
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 to its service in some branch of the government. If it were a military bell, there would be a Broad Arrow mark which there is not. There are some other […]
