1886 Rare Patented Brass Ringside Boxing “Gong” Bell

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Wonderful brass Gong Bell … a boxing ring bell ! And alarm bell….

Very rare. Only a couple out there … Read more Wonderful brass Gong Bell … a boxing ring bell ! And alarm bell….

Very rare. Only a couple out there and not at all close to this condition.

Wonderful patent information included !

Boxing became popularized in England in the “mid to late” last half of the 19th century….

Very fine condition.

Heavy as heck; at 8.9 pounds! The brass bell alone, weighs close to 4 pounds and it is easily removable for quick shining sessions … to allow you to mount the base on a wall stud, post, or the wooden plaque that we are including as shown in the photos.

That backboard is a wonderful piece of old growth pine that we believe was designed for a sign that was never painted….

As to the 3 “mounting through” holes … on its cast iron base … the 2 holes on the lower part of the base and the 1 on the top … are all countersunk.

The other 2 indented “circles” apparent on the back side of the base are not “through holes” … but are evidence of joints … for iron pieces attaching and securing mechanisms from the front side.

To mount it … Just easily unscrew the brass bell (with gloves on to avoid smudging it) from its threaded iron post … then attach the iron base directly to your wall studs, post, or the backboard that we include, or your own mounting backboard.

Then … simply screw the brass bell back to its threaded iron post on the base.

The iron frame/body is a real warm, aged, mellow iron. It appears to be its original finish. With brass accents evident.

The brass bell itself, is great. Some very mild wear, and very tiny pitting spots.

We could not avoid the temptation of mildly polishing for 10 minutes … with Barkeeper’s Friend … as the aged patina was appealing; but, not original, and smudged here and there. But, if you like really brilliant brass (and we do too) this will shine up brightly, no doubt, with 10-15 more minutes of polishing and buffing.

We currently have it mounted on that board … but we will take it off for boxing it up and shipping.

The sound ? When rung ?
Resonates impressively ?
(Note - it seems to be noticeably louder, when not mounted to an attached board, which probably absorbs some vibrations.)

The “ring” will knock you over !

We are providing, too, an old brassy chain that you can attach from time-to-time … to pull the plunger down to quickly release the hammer when ringing it; but, BE CAREFUL not to pull so abruptly and hard as to pull the bell and its base off of the board or wall. AND DO NOT STRIKE IT WITH ANYTHING TO RING IT ! Brass is soft and that will bruise it ! (It rings from its hammer inside.)

It’s so LOUD….

This TMI but, if you’re gonna ring it regularly … “ya gotta” secure it well … with or without a mounting board … as the spring mechanism does take a bit effort to pull it down … as it is a strong spring.

Wonderfully designed. Do please look at the Patent photo and description to better appreciate it.

A special piece !

It’s a “knockout” … this boxer gong bell … sorry … couldn’t resist the pun. See less