Bermuda carriage bell explained

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.

Notes and References

  1. https://books.google.com/books?id=kd3p-2PRcYMC&dq=%22Bermuda+carriage+bell%22&pg=PA10