Antique Silver Plated Ships Bell Royal Mail Steam Packet Company Reception Bell

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Rare Antique Silver Plated Counter Top Bell by Elkington & Co (William Tonks Mechanism) Circa 1913 (B date letter) for the
Royal Mail Steam Packet Company (R.M.S.P.)
Rare functional Antique Silver Plated Counter Top Bell by Elkington & Co (William Tonks Mechanism) Circa 1913 (B date letter) for the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company (R.M.S.P.) Good solid condition, plating still bright, some marks, surface marks, rubs, signs of age and use. All of the items we offer are 'vintage', 'antique' or simply 'pre-owned, consequentially, reasonable wear and tear is to be expected. We try to describe any damage or problems of which we are aware, in all of our listings. We always include significant numbers of clear photographs, these are integral to the description, so please review closely. Please be aware that vintage and antique items are not likely to be in factory condition
The Royal Mail Steam Packet Company (R.M.S.P.) was founded in London in 1839 by the Scotsman James Macqueen and was the oldest steam line that carried mail, passengers and general cargo to the West Indies.The R.M.S.P. ordered a fleet of 14 steamers with routes from Britain to the Caribbean islands beginning in January 1842. The R.M.S.P. started out successfully, however, in less than a decade seven ships were lost. Despite these losses, the Company grew steadily between 1851 and the 1860?s. In 1867 the R.M.S.P. was rocked by a series of disasters. The Leeward Islands were hit with a devastating hurricane and three ships were lost including the fleet's flagship, the Rhone, which was lost off of the British Virgin Islands. Shortly afterwards, the steamship La Plata was badly damaged by the infamous earthquake tidal wave in the harbor of Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas. The RMSP never fully recovered from these events.
Approx Size: 8.5cm h x 10cm across base
The Royal Mail Steam Packet Company (R.M.S.P.) was founded in London in 1839 by the Scotsman James Macqueen and was the oldest steam line that carried mail, passengers and general cargo to the West Indies.The R.M.S.P. ordered a fleet of 14 steamers with routes from Britain to the Caribbean islands beginning in January 1842. The R.M.S.P. started out successfully, however, in less than a decade seven ships were lost. Despite these losses, the Company grew steadily between 1851 and the 1860?s. In 1867 the R.M.S.P. was rocked by a series of disasters. The Leeward Islands were hit with a devastating hurricane and three ships were lost including the fleet's flagship, the Rhone, which was lost off of the British Virgin Islands. Shortly afterwards, the steamship La Plata was badly damaged by the i