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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 the Mediterranean sea in front of Genoa many years ago.
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 piece of industrial maritime gear. Very decorative. Circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
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.
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Nautical Objects
Materials
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...
Category
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
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 ship Piako, built in 1920 by A. Stephen & Sons Ltd, Linthouse, Glasgow, for New Ze...
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
