Nickel Ship Bell Ringer Box

[Rigger1]

Hello,  I came across this ringer the other day at a local estate sale and I was wondering if anyone had seen this type of bell before. They are a non ferrous metal, so I am guessing nickel. They are attached to a standard Western Electric ringer. I was looking on Google and eBay and saw " cow bell " ringer boxes, but these are not the same. If anyone has any information or can point me in the right direction it would be appreciated. Thanks,  Bill

[rdelius]

I think they call these liberty bells
robby

[Doug Rose]

I think they call these liberty bells
robby

I have heard them called tea bells, either way you got yourself a really nice ringer box. This bells were made for a discernible ringer sound from others in the area.  I am still looking for mine. What else did you find at that estate sale?...Doug

[Rigger1]

This was the only phone related item at the sale. It really didn't fit in with the rest of the house. I did hook the ringer up to a magneto and try it. It does have an pleasant ring. Thanks for the information. Bill

[LarryInMichigan]

Rigger1,

That's a beautiful find.  I would happily buy that at an estate sale.  All you need now is a capacitor, and you can connect it to your phone line.

Larry