Ships Bell

Practical in foggy weather and also attractive as home décor, be it for visitors at the gate or collecting the kids for dinner. 

The ships clock strikes in a half hour sequence based on the four hour ships watch system. The end of the first half hour is marked by 1 bell; the end of the first hour is 2 bells, the end of the first 1-½ hours is 3 bells etc. The end of a four-hour watch is marked by 8 bells.  Eight bells are struck six times in a 24 hour period: at noon, 4pm, 8pm, midnight, 4am and 8am. 

Clear and solid sound. Heavy brass, hand cast in sand. 

Bronze finish complete with cotton lanyard. 

Size: Ø  12.75 x 12cm  (5x4.5”)