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Large Dinner Gong

1900 - 1920
Sold 25 April 2025 · Athey Antiques
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Description

large floor standing dinner gong with striker in an oak frame with turned supports, and decorative hammered brass gong which has a very resonant sound when struck.

normal minor signs of wear and tear commensurate with age and use but overall this handsome gong is in very good condition.

please contact us for further details.

reasonably priced delivery available.

height 54" 138 cm

width 37" 95 cm

depth 17" 44 cm

all sizes approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Dinner Gong to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Reference Numbers
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SA1036464
Dealers Internal Reference
ath3562
Description
Large floor standing dinner gong with striker in an oak frame with turned supports, and decorative hammered brass gong which has a very resonant sound when struck.
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normal minor signs of wear and tear commensurate with age and use but overall this handsome gong is in very good condition.
Athey Antiques

please contact us for further details.

reasonably priced delivery available.

height 54" 138 cm

width 37" 95 cm

depth 17" 44 cm

all sizes approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Dinner Gong to the 1900s.

Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1036464
Dealers Internal Ref
ath3562
Athey Antiques
Athey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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Archive I An antique floor-standing brass dinner gong featuring a circular hammered metal disc suspended within an elaborately carved wooden frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Archive II An antique floor-standing brass dinner gong featuring a circular hammered metal disc suspended within an elaborately carved wooden frame. View II
Archive III An antique floor-standing brass dinner gong featuring a circular hammered metal disc suspended within an elaborately carved wooden frame. View III
Archive IV An antique floor-standing brass dinner gong featuring a circular hammered metal disc suspended within an elaborately carved wooden frame. View IV
Archive V An antique floor-standing brass dinner gong featuring a circular hammered metal disc suspended within an elaborately carved wooden frame. View V
Archive VI An antique floor-standing brass dinner gong featuring a circular hammered metal disc suspended within an elaborately carved wooden frame. View VI
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Athey Antiques

Athey Antiques
Telephone 01665 604229 or 07836 718350
Location
Castle Corner
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/athey
Verified Since Dec 2010
Items For Sale 118
Items Sold 2,098
Athey Antiques
Athey Antiques
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Location: Castle Corner, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1JQ, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/athey
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An antique floor-standing brass dinner gong featuring a circular hammered metal disc suspended within an elaborately carved wooden frame.
Large dinner gong
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An antique floor-standing brass dinner gong featuring a circular hammered metal disc suspended within an elaborately carved wooden frame.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Bronze
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned spindles, Hammered metal texture, Fluted columns, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 138 cm (54 in) x W 95 cm (37 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

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Dinner gongs became popular in large British country houses during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, often imported from East Asia and fitted into bespoke wooden frames by local craftsmen to announce meal times.

The hanging disc is typically crafted from hammered bronze, brass, or other bell metal alloys to ensure resonant acoustic properties, while the supporting frame is usually constructed from dense hardwoods like oak, mahogany, or walnut.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-hammered marks on the metal disc, period-appropriate joinery and timber patination on the frame, and natural wear consistent with age rather than uniform machine manufacturing.

Positioning the piece as a focal point in a hallway, entryway, or living space allows its architectural timber frame and metallic texture to contrast effectively against modern minimalist backdrops.

The wooden frame should be treated periodically with microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber, while the metal disc requires dusting with a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical polishes that can remove historical patination.
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