What is a ship's clock called?

A ship's clock is also called a ship’s bell because it indicates the hour by sounding a bell. As a collectible, a ship's bell will complement any home’s nautical-themed décor. Shop a collection of antique and vintage ship’s clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

What do the bells on a ship’s clock mean?

Historically, a bell was rung to denote each half hour of the four-hour long “watch” periods on a ship. The bell was rung manually and time was often kept by a sandglass rather than a clock. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of ship’s bells and nautical clocks.

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Late Victorian English Bulkhead Clock with Dog’s Watch Ship's Strike.

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Greenlawn, NY

century bronze bulkhead clock with ship’s striking including the dog’s watch originally retailed by

Antique 1880s English Other Nautical Objects

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Brass

Late Victorian English Bulkhead Clock with Dog’s Watch Ship's Strike.

H 8 in Dm 9 in

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What is a ship's clock called?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
A ship's clock is also called a ship’s bell because it indicates the hour by sounding a bell. As a collectible, a ship's bell will complement any home’s nautical-themed décor. Shop a collection of antique and vintage ship’s clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
What do the bells on a ship’s clock mean?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Historically, a bell was rung to denote each half hour of the four-hour long “watch” periods on a ship. The bell was rung manually and time was often kept by a sandglass rather than a clock. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of ship’s bells and nautical clocks.