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A church bell is also called a carillon. In the Christian tradition, it is a bell that is rung in a church for a variety of ceremonial purposes. Shop a range of antique and vintage church bells on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
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19th Century Church Bell
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century church bell from Post Falls with original yoke. Noted on yoke "Crystal Metal No. 2
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Antiquities
Materials
Brass, Iron, Metal
$4,025 / item
Antique Bronze English Church Bell
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique bronze bell reclaimed from an English church marked to F Baker.
Dating to circa 1830
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Decorative Art
Materials
Metal, Bronze
William Alexander Drake (Am., 1891-1979) Oil On Masonite, Church Bells At Dawn
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Unsigned, from the estate of the artist. A luminous view of a church steeple with bells against a
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Paintings
Materials
Wood, Masonite
Antique Bronze Bell with Original Clapper
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Italian antique bronze bell: may be a Nautical Bell or a Church bell because it was recovered in
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
E-Flat (bell bronze serie), Brethouwer, Sculpture, Design, Gold
Located in Geneva, CH
church bell. Harmen Brethouwer drew inspiration from two sources: the church bell as a visual object and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Sterling Christmas Bell Ornament
By Kirk-Stieff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Company of Baltimore, Maryland. The most iconic sound of the holiday season is that of church bells
Category
2010s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver