Bidspirit auction | Cast Iron Mechanical Bell

Cast Iron Mechanical Bell - This vintage mechanical trip bell features a heavy 10 inch domed gong mounted to a square cast iron base. The gong is secured with a central hexagonal steel mounting bolt. The base plate is finished with red paint on the upper surface and black paint on the underside. A mechanical striking assembly is attached to the side, consisting of a red-painted cast iron lever arm with a cylindrical striker head. This arm is operated by a secondary pull-lever connected via a spring-tensioned mechanism. The underside of the cast iron base is hollowed to accommodate two heavy-duty coiled tension springs that facilitate the striking action. Four pre-drilled holes are located at the corners of the base for wall or surface mounting. Marked Reiter, Canton, Ohio.?