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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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A Nautical Brass Desk Bell
Located in New York, NY
Solid brass; on ebonized base.
Category
20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Nautical Brass Ship's Clock, Barometer & Bell Grouping
By Chelsea Clock
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique nautical brass ship's clock and barometer were made by the Chelsea Clock Company of
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
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
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
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Sri Lankan Nautical Objects
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Bell with Name Inscribed "Sandfield"
Located in Marbella, ES
Bronze Bell with Name Inscribed "Sandfield".
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Bronze
