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Art Nouveau Cast Iron Dinner Gong
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Art Nouveau Cast Iron Dinner Gong

19th century
Description

Art Nouveau cast Iron dinner gong the decorative Fram with flower heads and scrolling decoration. Supporting the original brass gong, together with beater.

Dimensions

Height 33.5 Inches

Width 26.5 Inches

Depth 12 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Dinner Gong to the 19th Century.

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SA1067686
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Description
Art Nouveau cast Iron dinner gong the decorative Fram with flower heads and scrolling decoration. Supporting the original brass gong, together with beater.

Dimensions

Height 33.5 Inches

Width 26.5 Inches

Depth 12 Inches

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Dinner Gong to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1067686
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
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An Art Nouveau freestanding brass dinner gong suspended inside an ornamental dark metal scrollwork frame with an attached mallet striker.
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Archive I An Art Nouveau freestanding brass dinner gong suspended inside an ornamental dark metal scrollwork frame with an attached mallet striker.

Art Nouveau Cast Iron Dinner Gong

Archive II An Art Nouveau freestanding brass dinner gong suspended inside an ornamental dark metal scrollwork frame with an attached mallet striker. View II
Archive III An Art Nouveau freestanding brass dinner gong suspended inside an ornamental dark metal scrollwork frame with an attached mallet striker. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for An Art Nouveau freestanding brass dinner gong suspended inside an ornamental dark metal scrollwork frame with an attached mallet striker.
Archive V An Art Nouveau freestanding brass dinner gong suspended inside an ornamental dark metal scrollwork frame with an attached mallet striker. View V
Archive VI An Art Nouveau freestanding brass dinner gong suspended inside an ornamental dark metal scrollwork frame with an attached mallet striker. View VI
Archive VII An Art Nouveau freestanding brass dinner gong suspended inside an ornamental dark metal scrollwork frame with an attached mallet striker. View VII
Archive VIII An Art Nouveau freestanding brass dinner gong suspended inside an ornamental dark metal scrollwork frame with an attached mallet striker. View VIII
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Chester
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United Kingdom
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An Art Nouveau freestanding brass dinner gong suspended inside an ornamental dark metal scrollwork frame with an attached mallet striker.
Art Nouveau cast Iron dinner gong
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An Art Nouveau freestanding brass dinner gong suspended inside an ornamental dark metal scrollwork frame with an attached mallet striker.
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  • ObjectDinner Gongs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialBrass, Cast Iron, Wrought Iron
  • ColourBlack, Brass
  • MotifsWhiplash scrolls, floral rosettes, embossed shell pattern, padded striker
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 67 cm (26 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

This nineteenth-century Art Nouveau dinner gong combines cast iron, wrought iron, and brass. The black-finished metal frame displays whiplash scrolls, floral rosettes, and scrolling decoration, holding the original round brass gong decorated with an embossed shell pattern in the centre. A matching mallet with a padded white striker hangs directly from a side holder on the frame, while four ornate curved feet support the whole structure at the base. The piece measures 85 cm high, 67 cm wide, and 30 cm deep. Positioned on a sideboard top in an English country house interior, the gong provides an antique focal point for a dining room or hallway. The combination of dark metalwork and a polished brass disc adds textural contrast to a traditional interior surface while retaining its original functional role.

FAQs

Dinner gongs became popular in European households during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, primarily used to announce meal times in large residences. They frequently reflected prevailing design movements, such as Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts, turning functional domestic tools into decorative metalwork.

Most antique dinner gongs feature a central resonant disc made of cast or beaten brass or bronze, suspended by cords within a frame. The surrounding frames were commonly constructed from wrought iron, cast iron, oak, or nickel-plated metal, accompanied by a leather- or fabric-padded striker.

Authentic Art Nouveau pieces feature characteristic organic forms, whiplash curves, stylised floral details, and asymmetrical tendrils integrated into the frame or brass disc. Original items generally display natural patination, subtle wear on the striker hanger, and hand-hammered or cast construction markers rather than modern uniform welds.

An antique dinner gong serves as a striking focal point when displayed on a dining room sideboard, hallway console table, or deep window sill. Pairing the dark ironwork and warm brass tones with neutral backgrounds or rich wooden surfaces highlights its sculptural silhouette.

Dust the iron frame regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfibre cloth to prevent moisture build-up. Preserve the natural patina of the brass disc by avoiding harsh chemical polishes, applying only a mild wax polish if protection against oxidisation is desired.
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