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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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Vintage Nautical Bell Cocktail Shaker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Nautical Bell Cocktail Shaker is a charming early 20th-century bar accessory with a distinctly maritime character.
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Vintage Silver and Wood Nautical Bell Cocktail Shaker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Shaped like a classic ship's bell, this vintage cocktail shaker brings a spirited nautical note to any home bar.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Antique Early 20th Century English Edwardian Nautical Brass Bell with Oak Stand
Located in Nottingham, GB
A charming and highly decorative early 20th-century English Edwardian brass bell, beautifully presented within a finely crafted oak stand and distinguished by its quality constructio...
Category
Early 20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
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...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Bronze
