Bermuda carriage bell

A Bermuda carriage bell is a bowl-sized bell with a pleasant tone. It is rung by means of a plunger button stemming from the center top of the bell.[1] Originally, the bell was mounted on the floor of a vehicle and operated by foot as a warning for pedestrians.

A Bermuda carriage bell was also used to provide the Daily Double sound effect on the original version of Jeopardy! hosted by Art Fleming.

References

Hirsh,Philip Reid, Jr., Hirsh, Philip Reid and Wolfe, Andrew "Voices from the Hollow," Mariner Publishing, 2006, page 10. ISBN 978-0977684106. Retrieved January 20, 2012.

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[1] Hirsh,Philip Reid, Jr., Hirsh, Philip Reid and Wolfe, Andrew "Voices from the Hollow," Mariner Publishing, 2006, page 10. ISBN 978-0977684106. Retrieved January 20, 2012.