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BellropesThe bell has been used for centuries as a signal and warning. A ships bell is used to annouce watches as well as calls to arms. Churches, schools, house and shop doors also use a bell as a signal. Regardless of the application, the bell invariably requires some mechanism to facilitate its operation. For this, simple pulls, lanyards or bellropes are attached to the clapper. Crafting bellropes was mastered by sailors during the height of sea trade in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries when time and material was in good supply. Little of the sailors folk art has survived but the art is still alive at Marlinespike.com. Whether you have a traditional wooden boat, a modern fiberglass hull, or simply a bell hanging by your front door for guests to announce their arrival, proper bellropes are the perfect accouterment.Bell rope orders are filled as they are received but lead times vary. Contact tim@marlinEspike.com if you have specific concerns or requirements. | |
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Bell Rope GalleryPlease click images for a larger view and description. | |||
 Item BR #1 $295 |
 Item BR #2 $175 |
 Item BR #3 $175 |
 Item BR #4 $95 |
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 Item BR #5 $75 |
 Item BR #6 $55 |
 Item BR #7 $50 |
 Item BR #8 $45 |
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 Brass Shackles |
Brass Shackles - These small shackles work very well for attaching bellropes to bell clappers that have eyes. Click on the thumbnail image at left to see dimensions.
Larger Brass Shackle .........Price $5 Smaller Brass Shackle ..........Price $4 |
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 Brass Ship Bells |
Brass Ship's Bells - Nice, solid brass bells with a clear tone. The larger size shackle will work with these seven inch bells.
Seven inch Brass Bell .........Price $75 |
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 Bell Rope Kit |
Bell Rope Kit - Now you can try your hand at making your own bell rope. The kit includes an illustrated booklet and enough material to create the pictured bell rope. The bell rope pattern and instructions were developed by Tim Whitten, at marlinEspike.com. Recommended tools: adhesive tape, long needle nosed pliers or large eye needle, scissors or sharp knife.
Bell Rope Kit .........$15 Instructions only (no twine included) .........$10 |