Vintage Extra Large Brass Bell with Brass Handle

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This is one big brass bell! It has a deep, rich, ringing tone—that no one could miss—whether it be on … Read more This is one big brass bell! It has a deep, rich, ringing tone—that no one could miss—whether it be on a boat, in a classroom, or calling someone for meal time!
It is a solid brass bell and handle, weighing in at 27 oz—just over a pound and a half of brass!!! Most of us remember our Little Golden books, that had a picture of a smarty-dressed, school teacher ringing her bell, for all of the kids to come and listen to story time.
Bells have served wonderful purposes throughout all of history: warning citizens of incoming bombers, or the end of an air raid, used on ships, or simply to call the family to dinner— their unmistakable, melodious tones carried in the wind, to alert everyone of an impending event or danger. See less