Bells and Belfreys for Ship Models
[ad_1] Since the 15th century, ship’s bells have played both a practical and symbolic role in the life of naval vessels and their crews. All good ship models must have a bell on board. All really good ship models should also have an ornate belfry – depending on the era of the ship model. There is documentary evidence that at least one English royal vessel, the Rodcogge de la Tour, 1414, had a brass bell “to mark the watches of the sailors”. Other mentions of the shipboard […]
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