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What is the bell on a ship called?
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The bell on a ship is usually just called a ship's bell. However, you may sometimes see the bells called ship's chimes. On ships, bells help sailors on watch keep track of the time. Find a collection of antique ship's bells on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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
$2,837 Sale Price
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Brass Steamship Bell Mounted to an Iron Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Large engine room bell from a ship. Polished brass bell is mounted onto a heavy steel housing. Big
Category
Vintage 1950s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
Bell of the Dutch Colonial VOC Fortress in Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The bell of the VOC fortress in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, marked JAFFANAPATNAM Ao 1747 VOC
Cast in
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Antique Mid-18th Century Sri Lankan Nautical Objects
Materials
Bronze
A brass ship’s bell from Peninsular & Orient liner S.S. Ballarat
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This bronze ship’s bell is incised with the legend ‘Ballarat’ and has a suspension bracket and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Ship's bell on a Art Deco bronze circular mount, for the steam ship PIAKO
Located in London, GB
A 1920s ship's bell on a Art Deco bronze circular mount, for the steam ship PIAKO.
Steam Merchant
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Salem Ships Bell Nautical 8 Day Desk Clock Brass Wheel Porthole Working
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century Salem Ships Bell desk / table clock. Brass case in the shape of a porthole
Category
Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
$292 Sale Price
20% Off