Antique Bronze Bell from S.S. Torgauten (1901)

The original bronze bell from the S.S. 'Torgauten', named and…
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The original bronze bell from the S.S. 'Torgauten', named and dated '1901'. Built by the Moss Iron Foundry & Mechanical Works in 1901, Norway, acquired by the West Coast Steamship Co. in 1904 then to the Maoriland Steamship Co., then in 1915 acquired by the Union S.S. Co., she sank off Cape Maria van Diemen in 1926. Good original condition, no clanger. Height 22 cm

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  • Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.

    The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.

    It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.

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