Brass ships bell

£18.00

A traditional brass ships bell on a wall bracket, rung by pulling the clapper. The 7 inch size is the classic pub last-orders bell; the 4 inch suits a smaller space.

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SKU: SRV-014 Category: Bar mats & service

Description

This is a solid brass ships bell mounted on a wall bracket, rung by pulling the clapper on its short rope or chain rather than pressing a button. It has the deep, resonant tone associated with a traditional ship's bell, which carries further and sounds more deliberate than a small press-bell — exactly why it's the bell used to call last orders across a pub floor. The 7 inch size is the one most pubs reach for, since it's loud enough to cut through a full room; the 4 inch is a smaller, quieter version for a compact bar, snug or home setting where a full-size bell would be excessive.

Fitting one requires a wall or beam that can take the bracket screws and the bell's weight, particularly at 7 inch. If you want the same look and function with a brighter, more modern tone that's easier to keep clean in a busy environment, the chrome ships bell in 7 inch is the alternative finish — otherwise brass gives the classic pub look most people picture.

Specification

Material	Brass
Sizes	4 inch or 7 inch
Mounting	Wall bracket
Action	Rung by pulling the clapper
Use	Last orders, pub or bar floor
Maintenance	Brass benefits from occasional polishing

Additional information

Option	4 inch, 7 inch

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Questions about this product

Which size should I buy, 4 inch or 7 inch?

The 7 inch is the standard choice for calling last orders across a full pub or bar floor, since its tone carries much further. The 4 inch is better suited to a smaller room, a snug, or a home bar, where a full-size bell would be louder than the space needs. If you're buying for genuine last-orders use in a working pub, go with the 7 inch.

Should I choose this or the chrome ships bell?

Both are 7 inch options that work the same way and sound very similar. Brass has the traditional warm tone and classic pub look most people associate with a ships bell, but needs occasional polishing to stay bright. Chrome gives a cooler, modern look that wipes clean more easily and doesn't tarnish, which suits a busier or more contemporary bar. It's a look-and-maintenance choice rather than a functional one.