Brass Nautical 5 inches Brass Ship Bell - Nautical Bells

"Bells have a centuries-long tradition of varied use in the navies and merchant fleets of the world. Signaling, keeping time, and sounding alarms are important in a ship's routine and readiness. Their functional and ceremonial uses have made them a symbol of considerable significance. Bells cast from metal were first developed in the Bronze Age, achieving a particularly high level of sophistication in China. During the European Middle Ages, they were used by Christians to signal divine services and make special announcements. Christian and Buddhist monasteries historically used them to regulate daily activity, conceptually similar to later timekeeping in the U.S. Navy. The Catholics consider bells a representation of the voice of God and of paradise. One of the earliest recorded mentions of the shipboard bell was on the British ship ""Grace Dieu"" about 1485. The design of the solid brass ship bell combined with the braided rope ringing strap give this functional bell a truly nautical feel. Add this reproduction piece to your kitchen, outdoor wall or maritime themed room with the included wall mount bracket, and it will add to the traditional appeal