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Hand Bell Marked: A. S. 1942 with an Arrow Pointing Inwards
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Hand Bell Marked: A. S. 1942 with an Arrow Pointing Inwards

1920 - 1940
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Dated 1942 and marked very clearly along the top area with the letters A S and an Arrow pointing in towards the handle. It weighs 1kgs.

It is thought to have been an air raid warning bell during WW11.

It measures 10.5cm in height overall and the diameter of the base is 13cm. It still has the original clapper and chain inside, and the lovely original handle with a brass knob on the top.

Postage and packing within the UK mainland only is included in the price and for outside areas or delivery abroad please contact us for a delivery quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Lancaster Antiques has dated this 1942 Brass Hand Bell to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1112404
Dealers Internal Reference
1513
Description
Dated 1942 and marked very clearly along the top area with the letters A S and an Arrow pointing in towards the handle. It weighs 1kgs.

It is thought to have been an air raid warning bell during WW11.

It measures 10.5cm in height overall and the diameter of the base is 13cm.

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It still has the original clapper and chain inside, and the lovely original handle with a brass knob on the top.
Lancaster Antiques

Postage and packing within the UK mainland only is included in the price and for outside areas or delivery abroad please contact us for a delivery quote.

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Lancaster Antiques has dated this 1942 Brass Hand Bell to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1112404
Dealers Internal Ref
1513
Lancaster Antiques
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A cast brass hand bell featuring a turned dark wood handle and stamped military markings dated 1942.
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Archive I A cast brass hand bell featuring a turned dark wood handle and stamped military markings dated 1942.

Hand Bell Marked: A. S. 1942 with an Arrow Pointing Inwards

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A cast brass hand bell featuring a turned dark wood handle and stamped military markings dated 1942.
HAND BELL MARKED: A. S. 1942 WITH AN ARROW POINTING INWARDS
Ref: SA1112404
A cast brass hand bell featuring a turned dark wood handle and stamped military markings dated 1942.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectHand Bells
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleMid-Century Military
  • MaterialBrass, Hardwood
  • ColourBrass, Dark Brown
  • MotifsTurned wood handle, broad arrow stamp, brass finial
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

This hand bell dates from the 1940 mid-century military period and stands as a piece reflecting a gentleman's library design vibe. It combines cast brass and dark brown hardwood materials, finished with a polished golden metallic sheen on the bell and deep brown tones on the handle. The piece incorporates several visible details: a turned wooden handle with ribbed mouldings, a small brass finial at the very top, and clear stamped markings along the shoulder reading A.S. 1942 alongside an arrow pointing inwards. It measures 11 cm high, 13 cm wide, and 13 cm deep, weighing 1 kg. In a modern interior, this item functions as a decorative accessory placed upon an office desk or study table, bringing a historical military element to the workspace. It can also sit on a side table or mantelpiece in a library setting as a distinctive display object with utilitarian origins.

FAQs

During the Second World War, hand bells were manufactured for military and civil defence purposes across the United Kingdom, including use by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens and military installations for alarms and signalling.

Traditional hand bells are cast from brass or bronze for resonant acoustics, paired with lathe-turned hardwood handles held in place by a top brass nut or finial.

Authentic British government-issued items typically feature stamped markings such as the broad arrow (crows foot) mark, manufacturer initials, and four-digit date stamps pressed directly into the metal surface.

Interior designers frequently position vintage brass bells as accent pieces on bookshelves, office desks, or mantelpieces within traditional, industrial, or library-style interiors.

Brass components can be polished with specialized metal cleaner for a bright finish or left unpolished to maintain natural oxidisation, while wooden handles benefit from periodic application of beeswax polish.
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