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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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19th Century Italian Antique Bronze Bell with Nautical Design
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
$2,836 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Reclaimed Chrome-Plated Bronze Maritime Bell on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An interesting object for the nautical collector; a reclaimed chrome-plated bronze maritime bell
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Nautical Objects
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Mounted Bronze Ships Bell from MV ERIMUS 1922, Thornaby on Tees
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mounted Bronze Ships Bell from MV ERIMUS 1922, Thornaby on Tees
Bronze Ships Bell with purpose
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Nautical Objects
Materials
Bronze
$2,525 Sale Price
20% Off
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
