#47 • Brass Ship Bell - Important Kodiak, AK Provenance

Part of June 2023 Premier Auction (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $450.00

Status: Sold

Category: Alaskana

An antique brass ship bell, taken from the historic Beach Comber Bar in Kodiak, AK. This bar, constructed from a steamship whom operated in British Columbia from 1929 to 1964, formerly known as the Princess Norah and Canadian Prince prior to acquiring the final Beachcomber name, was a prominent feature of Kodiak until the early 1980's, when the owners transitioned their focus to a new venture. The bell, an original staple of the steamship, was responsible for an untold number of free drinks. It is accompanied by the first trade tokens ever crafted for the bar, struck circa 1967 in bronze and sterling silver and good for one free drink, each numbered 1 of a purported 300 ever struck. This is the first time the bell has been offered for sale with provenance leading directly to the original owners. Measures approximately 10" x 11" x 10" tall.