Brass Hand Bell 12"

This beautiful solid brass hand bell is crafted with a classic style that is as functional as it is aesthetically pleasing, ringing out with a full, rich tone. Complimented by the lustrous shine of its solid brass bell, and accentuated with a gracefully curved dark hardwood handle, this gleaming hand bell is a striking addition to any room's nautical décor. For your satisfaction we offer a 100% money back guarantee, no hassle returns, in-store pickup, and professional packaging and inspections on all shipped items.

• Solid Brass cast bell
• Highly Polished to a lustrous shine
• Engraved “Captain’s table”
• Stained Hardwood handle
• Deep Rich Tone of this functional bell
• Quantity Discount of 10% on orders of 20 or more, 15% on orders of 25 or more, and 20% on orders of 50 or more

The solid brass ship bell came to be used in various ceremonies aboard ship, as well as acting as an essential tool for safety and order on board. During christening services, brass bells were rung, and were often filled with water for baptisms, with the name of the child being inscribed on the brass ship bell as a way of bringing the ship and the country’s people together. The brass ship bell was also rung when visiting officers, heads of state, or other important people came aboard, with an entire system of rings developed specifically for this honor guard. Equally as important, brass hand bells, and larger ship bells, were rung in funeral services for sailors at sea. As a euphemism for the end of a sailor’s journey, as eight bells ring to signal the end of a sailor’s watch day, eight bells tolled when a sailor was buried at sea to mark the end of his final watch.