Summary
Brass bell produced as a souvenir for Chandris Lines, circa 1950s-1960s. It was probably sold in shipboard souvenir shops. It is a good example of the sort of souvenirs produced by post World War Two shipping lines for the tourist and migrant trade.
Physical Description
Brass souvenir bell featuring ship wheel handle with enamel 'Chandris Lines' and Chandris flag in blue.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Manufactured For
Chandris Line Ltd., England, Great Britain, circa 1950s-1960s
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Inscriptions
CHANDRIS/LINES Inside bell: MADE IN ENGLAND
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Object Measurements
9 cm (Height), 5.15 cm (Circumference)
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Maximum dimensions
52 mm (Length), 52 mm (Width), 86 mm (Height), 52 mm (Outside Diameter)
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