This Great Bell Has Been Sold. Thank you!   VERY RARE U.S. NAVY FOREDECK BELL 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" bell. The two ribbed bands at the top of the bell and the two bands at the mouth circumscribing the crown dates it from the Turn of the 20th Century. It has been mounted on a hard wood stand for display and a proper white macramé bell rope of the period is attached. It comes complete with all its original parts which sets it a part from other bells of this genre. Clapper Mounting Shoe Special one piece brass nut It is unusual for a bell of this type to have survived the years with all these parts present. HARD TO FIND:U.S. Navy bells of this unique design are becoming very scarce, and those this early are scarcer still. The vertical bracket allows them only to be mounted on a pedestal or deck, hence they are known as anchor or foredeck bells.  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 to have this special characteristic ringing because "bell metal" is a specially formulated bronze alloy, unique to the Navy for their specialized use. THIS BELL HAS BEEN RECENTLY POLISHED AND LACQUERED FOR YOUR LASTING ENJOYMENT                        3/4 right front side view                          3/4 left rear side view                                                Side view of this magnificent bell                    Large bronze deck shoe         Special one piece nut and washer DIMENSIONS: BELL: Diameter at crown 5" Diameter at mouth 10" Height to crown 17"          Height overall 16 1/2" WOOD STAND: 16" L x 12" W x 5/8" T               Weight: 36 pounds CONDITION: Its inside shows the marks of the original clapper hitting the edge and flattening it which indicates that this bell has served at sea. There are two dark foundry casting imperfections on the bell's front near the mouth and a few on the bracket which seems to be common to these early bells. Outstanding resonate ring and strong vibration.            Smaller of foundry imperfection         Larger foundry imperfection                    Up and down view of back of bracket This outstanding and rare US Navy bell is a great find for a gift, presentation piece or for a collection that includes only the finest.  The stand makes it ideal for display! SHIPPING & INSURED PACKING by FedEx Ground to the 48 contiguous States, $60.00 OUR UNCONDITIONAL NO NONSENSE GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned within five days of receipt in its original packaging if without damage. Return items must be insured for their full value. Only a prior email authorization from us for the return is required. Shipping charges are included in this offer within the continental United States if an 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 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 and the Eastern Caribbean. ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT are Bank wire transfer, cashier's check, or personal check in which case the item will be held until cleared. Our prices are quoted net to seller, but credit cards may be accepted through PayPal for verified members by special arrangement. Copyright 2013 by Land And Sea Collection™. All Rights Reserved.