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This Fine Bell Has Been Sold. Thank you! VERY RARE WW II U.S. NAVY FOREDECK BELL UNUSUAL 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 it to around the time of World War One (WW I).  There is no record of where it was used, but it was acquired by a retired US Marine Corps officer who collects militaria. The surface of the bell has acquired a rich patina in varying shades of haze grey and green that cannot be duplicated. It's surface shows some residue of machine oil and grease in places that add to its overall appearance. The inverted vertical "J"  bracket allows them only to be mounted on a pedestal or deck, hence they are known as anchor or foredeck bells. Top: Left side of bell     Bottom: Right side of bell   AUTHENTICITY: The bell has been mounted on a hard wood base for display and a proper white macramé bell rope of the period has been added. It comes complete with all its original parts which include the clapper and special one piece combined nut and washer. Many of the Navy bells that have survived are missing these unique parts. The inside of the bell shows numerous clapper strikes around its circumference showing it was used at sea. HARD TO FIND: U.S. Navy bells of this unique design with USN have become very scarce, and are almost impossible to find now adays because military bells during the 1950's came to be marked US. 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 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. IN ALL OUR YEARS OF SELLING BELLS, THIS IS ONLY THE SECOND WE'VE SEEN WITH THIS UNUSUAL PATINATION The bell from the rear     Special Navy one piece nut & washer shown over the base of the bracket        DIMENSIONS: BELL: Diameter at crown 5" Diameter at mouth 9 1/2" Height to crown 6 1/2" Height overall 9" WOOD STAND: 16" L x 12" W x 5/8" T      Weight: 30 pounds CONDITION: The inside of the bell shows flattening where the clapper hit the edge showing this bell has served at sea. There are few if any foundry casting imperfections on the bell. The bell stands straight. There is a single screw on the flange of the bracket holding the bell on its base. Outstanding resonate ring and strong vibration. This unique and rare US Navy bell will make a wonderful gift, presentation piece or for a collection that includes only the finest. The stand makes it ideal for display! STANDARD FLAT RATE SHIPPING & PACKING to 48 contiguous States, $60.00 OUR UNCONDITIONAL NO NONSENSE GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned, if without damage, within five days of receipt in its original packaging. Return items must be insured for their full value. Only a prior email authorization by us for the return is required. Shipping charges within the continental United States are  included in this offer if the error is due to our fault. International buyers welcome, but inquire first. We have satisfied customers in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, Republic of 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 Hebrides (Vanuatu), 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, Vanuatu (New Hebrides) and the Eastern Caribbean STANDARD 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. Our prices are quoted net to us so that the use of credit cards or PayPal incur extra charges. Terms on overseas sales are different.    Copyright 2015 - 2014 by Land And Sea Collection™, All Rights Reserved