USN UNITED STATES NAVY Old BRASS NICKEL PLATED Nautical Ships Boat Bell

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USN UNITED STATES NAVY Old BRASS NICKEL PLATED Retired Nautical Ships Boat Bell.
This is a USN UNITED STATES NAVY ships boat bell. impressed lettering on front. heavy duty solid piece weighs approximately 21 lb 8 ounces. appears to be brass with nickel plate.   The Tip Top of the bell is threaded and unscrews to allow it to be Hung.
Please view pics for more info and to judge condition for yourself. piece exhibits wear and tear with age and use. surface wear, plating wear and loss, scratches, scuffs, etc.     This is from a former worker in the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard who worked there during the Korean War period - so this Bell is likely of approx WW2 Vintage.   It comes with a homemade Sailcloth Cover.    As a Navy Veteran, I believe this bell may have been carried on a small combatant, such as a a Destroyer or Destroyer Escort.  Larger vessels would likely have the ship's name placed in the bell instead of "USN"
This Bell would be excellent for Display Purposes - Cleaning, if desired, is left to new owner.   Feel free to contact me for any questions.