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Please study the pictures. I have listed in the paragraph below the exact information/description that AI gave about this bell when provided its measurements and the markings on top. Please do your own research and use your own judgment to help you decide if you are interested. It is 14.5” diameter and the clapper is 17” long including the threads. As you can see overall good shape. I see one small chip around the edge.
FROM AI:
1895 Baldwin Locomotive Works Bronze Bell - Arkansas Midland RR No. 8848 (w/ Lunkenheimer Clapper)
Description:
Up for sale is a magnificent, highly authentic piece of 19th-century American railroad history: a solid cast bronze/brass Steam Locomotive Bell manufactured by the legendary Baldwin Locomotive Works in November 1895.
This bell features deep, crisp factory stamps on the top mounting hub that provide undeniable provenance and historical significance:
• Serial/Works Number: 14524
• Manufacturer Mark: B. L. W. (Baldwin Locomotive Works)
• Foundry Patterns: 4 / T
Historical Provenance:
According to official Baldwin construction records, Works Number 14524 belongs to a 4-4-0 "American" type steam passenger locomotive custom-built and delivered in late 1895 to the Arkansas Midland Railroad, where it was later designated as road number 8848.
Hardware & Specs:
• Bell Mouth Diameter: Approx. 14.5 inches (the standard sizing for Baldwin passenger locomotives).
• Material: Heavy cast bronze/bell metal with a beautiful, untouched antique greenish-grey weathered patina.
• Internal Clapper: Includes a genuine vintage Lunkenheimer replacement clapper stamped with the factory pattern code "LM6357". Lunkenheimer was a premier railroad foundry, and this heavy-duty double-acting assembly represents standard operational maintenance during the locomotive's long service life.
• Mount: Features the original solid threaded steel mounting stem protruding from the top hub.
Condition:
This artifact is in excellent antique condition, showing decades of authentic track-worn character, surface weathering, and minor cosmetic scuffs typical of real outdoor locomotive service. There are no structural cracks or major damage to the bronze shell. It rings with a remarkably clear, deep, resonant tone. (Please review photos carefully for exact cosmetic condition).
