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What is the bell on a ship called?

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What is the bell on a ship called?
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 the Mediterranean sea in front of Genoa many years ago.
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Religious Items

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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 piece of industrial maritime gear. Very decorative. Circa 1950.
Category

Vintage 1950s English Nautical Objects

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Brass, Iron

Large Antique Heavy Bronze Bell, College, Ship or Servants’ Bell ca. 1880
Located in Nottingham, GB
A magnificent and exceptionally substantial late 19th-century bronze bell, presented in its impressive original-style oak lattice support. Measuring approximately 10 inches across th...
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Antique Late 19th Century 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 marked ‘Storm Dancer 2003’ on a bespoke stainless steel stand.
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Early 2000s Unknown Nautical Objects

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Bronze, Stainless Steel

Antique Victorian Bronze Bell With Wrought Iron Bracket
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Victorian bronze bell with wrought iron bracket. Made in England circa 1900, this bronze ships bell has a custom-made wrought iron bracket, ready to install as a doorbell...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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 plaited rope bell-pull. The interior is painted white. It is impressed on the shoulder ...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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