ND052 - Hand bell- 8 inches

Specification: Item ND052 - 8L x 8W x 11.5H Inches (20.3L x 20.3W x 29.2H Cm)

Price: $ 65.50 ( This item is sold out, preorder now to keep this price )

Description:

This brass bell was originally used on cruised ships to signal for meal time. When struck the bell sounds off clear and distinct. It comes with a wooden handle in an antique brass finish. The item dimensions are: L: 8 inches, W: 8 inches, H: 11.5 inches.

History:

A ships bell is usually made of bronze or brass and often has the ships name engraved on it. Strikes of a ships bell are used to indicate the hour aboard a ship and thereby to regulate the sailors duty watches and meal times.