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

  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.
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