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What is a church bell called?

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What is a church bell called?
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

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
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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
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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

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