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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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Vintage Tiffany Co Ralph Lauren Nautical Bell Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Nautical Bell Pendant Necklace by Tiffany Co for Ralph Lauren
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Vintage 1970s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

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
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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
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Vintage 1950s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Collectable USN Brass Bell
Located in Alhambra, CA
Antique WWII or earlier brass US Navy bell. Very heavy solid brass retired naval bell, engraved
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Mid-20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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
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Early 2000s Unknown Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Mounted Bronze Ships Bell from MV ERIMUS 1922, Thornaby on Tees
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mounted Bronze Ships Bell from MV ERIMUS 1922, Thornaby on Tees Bronze Ships Bell with purpose
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze

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