Ship's bell
A french ship's bell, dated to 1745. It has a 15 3/8 inch mouth diameter, with the raised inscription: 'IESU+MARIA+SAINTE+ANNE' (with the Ns rendered in reverse), below is the '17' a cruficex '45, and a crowned French shield bearing the fleur-de-lys, the French Royal Coat of Arms. The bell is well cast, with argent and two single canons alone. There is a depression on inside of the crown and outside of soundbow with a ridge as normal Continental practice. Round cast-in crown staple with later wrought iron clapper, top closed over it. Soundbow is 1 3/16 inches thick.
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Object Details
ID: | EQA0496 |
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Collection: | Ship equipment; Communications and signalling |
Type: | Ship's bell |
Display location: | Not on display |
Date made: | 1745 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 480 mm x 390 mm x 390 mm x 41 kg |
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