A substantial, authentic British Military issue handbell, cast in heavy solid brass.
The face of the bell features a prominent and crisp hand-engraved Broad Arrow mark—the traditional pheon stamp indicating British Government and War Department issue. This specific pattern of heavy handbell was widely deployed on the Home Front by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) Wardens to sound localized gas and air raid warnings.
The bell retains its 100% original, ergonomically turned hardwood handle, securely set into a multi-tiered brass ferrule collar. The wood exhibits a beautiful natural grain and a rich, honeyed patina from historical use.
Internally, the bell is complete and unaltered, retaining its authentic hand-forged iron clapper suspended from the integral cast internal loop. It functions perfectly, producing an incredibly loud, clear, and resonant warning tone.
The entire piece remains in excellent antique condition with an honest, undisturbed mellow patina to the brass. A fantas
...tic, fully operational piece of British wartime social history.
Dimensions:
Height 26 cm
Diameter 15 cm
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1224896
Dateline of this antique is 1940
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