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Antique Sterling Silver Reception Counter Desk Bell
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Antique Sterling Silver Reception Counter Desk Bell

19th century
Description

Rare Solid Silver Counter Reception Bell Turn Mechanism Hallmarked Birmingham Deakin Fracis 1886.

Solid silver base, the top section bell is silver plate The top turn button is silver plate showing some light ware .

very decorative fully working

We can ship worldwide fully insured please enquire for shipping price .

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Sterling Silver Desk Bell to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 08368963
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Birmingham date letter m on the base: fixes the date to 1886.
Maker's mark D&F on the silver rim: silversmiths Deakin & Francis.
Lion passant mark: sterling silver standard.
Plating worn through to yellow brass on the bell dome from long use.
Embossed scroll and trellis work around the spreading base.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.1cm (2.80")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
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SA1052709
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Description
Rare Solid Silver Counter Reception Bell Turn Mechanism Hallmarked Birmingham Deakin Fracis 1886.
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Solid silver base, the top section bell is silver plate The top turn button is silver plate showing some light ware.
Rawlings Antiques

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very decorative fully working

We can ship worldwide fully insured please enquire for shipping price .

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Sterling Silver Desk Bell to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 08368963
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Birmingham date letter m on the base: fixes the date to 1886.
Maker's mark D&F on the silver rim: silversmiths Deakin & Francis.
Lion passant mark: sterling silver standard.
Plating worn through to yellow brass on the bell dome from long use.
Embossed scroll and trellis work around the spreading base.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
7.1cm (2.80")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1052709
Rawlings Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2017
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An antique sterling silver reception desk bell featuring a domed top plunger and a chased scroll base with British assay hallmarks.
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Archive I An antique sterling silver reception desk bell featuring a domed top plunger and a chased scroll base with British assay hallmarks.

Antique Sterling Silver Reception Counter Desk Bell

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An antique sterling silver reception desk bell featuring a domed top plunger and a chased scroll base with British assay hallmarks.
Antique Sterling silver reception counter desk bell
Ref: SA1052709
An antique sterling silver reception desk bell featuring a domed top plunger and a chased scroll base with British assay hallmarks.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Brass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRepousse scrollwork, Plunger top, Dome bell, Assay hallmarks
  • SizeH 7.1 cm (3 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This Victorian sterling silver desk accessory functions as a reception counter bell. The piece displays a polished silver dome bell positioned over a heavily decorated chased repousse scrollwork base, accented with British assay hallmarks. A turned brass plunger top surmounts the dome, exhibiting minor wear to the finish. The solid silver lower body contrasts with the silver-plated top section and brass hardware components. Measuring 7.1 cm high, 8 cm wide, and 8 cm deep, the bell sits compactly on any flat surface. Today, this decorative item suits a traditional gentleman's library or office desk, serving as both a functional call bell and an appealing historical desk accessory. It integrates effortlessly into a study workspace or home office alongside classic writing implements and vintage stationery.

FAQs

A mechanical desk bell, or call bell, was traditionally used on hotel counters, reception desks, and private study tables during the 19th and early 20th centuries to summon assistance or staff with a clear auditory signal.

Antique counter bells generally feature a solid sterling silver or silver-plated dome mounted over an internal iron or brass striker mechanism, often resting on a decorated silver or weighted base.

Authentic sterling silver desk bells display official assay office hallmarks stamped into the silver body or lower rim, indicating the purity mark, makers mark, date letter, and town mark.

A sterling silver desk bell functions as a tactile accent piece when styled on an executive desk, an entryway console table, or a stack of hardcover books within a library setting.

Clean the silver exterior gently with a soft microfibre cloth and specialised silver polish, taking care to prevent liquid polish from entering the internal striker mechanism.
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