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19th Century Bronze Ships Bell, C1880
Curious Antiques
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19th Century Bronze Ships Bell, C1880

19th century
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Fine late 19th century bronze ships bell,c1880. It is a well cast example and a good weight for its size at just over 2kg. it has acquired a good colour/patina following years of use. Overall condition is good with only minor surface wear/marks in line with age and use. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like to view the item.

Price includes FREE UK delivery.

Size: 16cm tall x 16cm wide x 16cm deep, weight 2.07kg.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
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Curious Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Ships Bell to the 19th Century.

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SA794370
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Fine late 19th century bronze ships bell,c1880. It is a well cast example and a good weight for its size at just over 2kg. it has acquired a good colour/patina following years of use. Overall condition is good with only minor surface wear/marks in line with age and use.
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Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like to view the item.
Curious Antiques

Price includes FREE UK delivery.

Size: 16cm tall x 16cm wide x 16cm deep, weight 2.07kg.

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Ships Bell to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA794370
Curious Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2015
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A nineteenth-century cast bronze ships bell featuring a dark aged patina, subtle molded body ring detailing, and an upper mounting lug.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century cast bronze ships bell featuring a dark aged patina, subtle molded body ring detailing, and an upper mounting lug.

19th Century Bronze Ships Bell, C1880

Archive II A nineteenth-century cast bronze ships bell featuring a dark aged patina, subtle molded body ring detailing, and an upper mounting lug. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century cast bronze ships bell featuring a dark aged patina, subtle molded body ring detailing, and an upper mounting lug. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century cast bronze ships bell featuring a dark aged patina, subtle molded body ring detailing, and an upper mounting lug. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century cast bronze ships bell featuring a dark aged patina, subtle molded body ring detailing, and an upper mounting lug. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century cast bronze ships bell featuring a dark aged patina, subtle molded body ring detailing, and an upper mounting lug. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century cast bronze ships bell featuring a dark aged patina, subtle molded body ring detailing, and an upper mounting lug. View VII
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Telephone 07795 237 189
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Timeline Antiques Centre
Midland Road
North Walsham
Norfolk
NR28 9JR
United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century cast bronze ships bell featuring a dark aged patina, subtle molded body ring detailing, and an upper mounting lug.
19th Century Bronze Ships Bell, c1880
Ref: SA794370
A nineteenth-century cast bronze ships bell featuring a dark aged patina, subtle molded body ring detailing, and an upper mounting lug.
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Ships bells served as crucial timekeeping and communication instruments aboard maritime vessels during the nineteenth century. They were struck every half-hour to mark the watch system and sounded repeatedly in heavy fog to alert nearby vessels of the ships position.

Maritime bells were predominantly cast from bronze or bell metal, a high-copper alloy valued for its resonance, durability, and resistance to saltwater corrosion. The casting process ensured a solid construction capable of withstanding harsh ocean environments.

Original nineteenth-century examples display characteristic casting lines, irregularities in the metal, and wear around the mounting lug and clapper attachment point. Naturally aged bronze often exhibits surface oxidation, dark patination, or localized verdigris rather than an artificially uniform finish.

A bronze ships bell serves as a grounded focal point when displayed on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or sideboard top. Its industrial texture and dark tone complement coastal, gentlemans library, or rustic interior schemes.

To preserve the historical surface, clean the bronze periodically with a soft dry cloth to remove dust. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, abrasive polishes, or moisture, as these can strip away the protective patina and alter the metal surface.
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