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Antique Coffee House Bell, Italian, Brass, Wall Mounted, Cafe, Edwardian, C.1910
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Antique Coffee House Bell, Italian, Brass, Wall Mounted, Cafe, Edwardian, C.1910

1900 - 1920
Sold 2 August 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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Description

This is an antique coffee house bell. An Italian, brass and mahogany wall mounted cafe bell, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Charmingly decorative example, with an ornate mount

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Brass presents deep golden hues, with polished finish to mount

Select stocks to the plinth presents a deep caramel colour

Robust, ornate arm hosts the relief decorated bell

Bell clapper finished with a small rope pull and tactile brass handle

Bold ring makes a distinctive, prominent sound - ideal for a busy cafe

Scenes of figures adorn the bell circumference, with scrolled pattern detail

Engraved with the Latin phrase Persona Grata ad Gloriam Dei

Roughly translates to English as 'A Pleasing Person, to the Glory of God'

This is a delightful antique coffee house bell, with a pleasingly decorative finish. Delivered ready for the home or institution.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 14cm (5.5'')

Max Depth: 25cm (9.75'')

Max Height: 43cm (17'')

Bracket Width: 12.5cm (5'')

Bracket Depth: 20cm (7.75'')

Bracket Height: 35cm (13.75'')

Bell Diameter: 14cm (5.5'')

Bell Height: 19cm (7.5'')

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Our Ref: 24535

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Coffee House Bell to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1090851
Dealers Internal Reference
24535
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Description
This is an antique coffee house bell. An Italian, brass and mahogany wall mounted cafe bell, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Charmingly decorative example, with an ornate mount

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

fig 1. An antique wall-mounted brass coffee house bell featuring figural reliefs and a wooden backplate.
fig 1. Antique Coffee House Bell, Italian, Brass, Wall Mounted, Cafe, Edwardian, C.1910

Brass presents deep golden hues, with polished finish to mount

Select stocks to the plinth presents a deep caramel colour

Robust, ornate arm hosts the relief decorated bell

Bell clapper finished with a small rope pull and tactile brass handle

fig 2. An antique wall-mounted brass coffee house bell featuring figural reliefs and a wooden backplate.
fig 2. Antique Coffee House Bell, Italian, Brass, Wall Mounted, Cafe, Edwardian, C.1910

Bold ring makes a distinctive, prominent sound - ideal for a busy cafe

Scenes of figures adorn the bell circumference, with scrolled pattern detail

Engraved with the Latin phrase Persona Grata ad Gloriam Dei

fig 3. An antique wall-mounted brass coffee house bell featuring figural reliefs and a wooden backplate.
fig 3. Antique Coffee House Bell, Italian, Brass, Wall Mounted, Cafe, Edwardian, C.1910

Roughly translates to English as 'A Pleasing Person, to the Glory of God'

This is a delightful antique coffee house bell, with a pleasingly decorative finish. Delivered ready for the home or institution.

fig 4. An antique wall-mounted brass coffee house bell featuring figural reliefs and a wooden backplate.
fig 4. Antique Coffee House Bell, Italian, Brass, Wall Mounted, Cafe, Edwardian, C.1910

Dimensions:

Max Width: 14cm (5.5'')

Max Depth: 25cm (9.75'')

Max Height: 43cm (17'')

Bracket Width: 12.5cm (5'')

Bracket Depth: 20cm (7.75'')

Bracket Height: 35cm (13.75'')

Bell Diameter: 14cm (5.5'')

Bell Height: 19cm (7.5'')

fig 5. An antique wall-mounted brass coffee house bell featuring figural reliefs and a wooden backplate.
fig 5. Antique Coffee House Bell, Italian, Brass, Wall Mounted, Cafe, Edwardian, C.1910

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

“
We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
London Fine Antiques

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24535

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Coffee House Bell to the Edwardian era.

Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1090851
Dealers Internal Ref
24535
London Fine Antiques
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An antique wall-mounted brass coffee house bell featuring figural reliefs and a wooden backplate.
Antique Coffee House Bell, Italian, Brass, Wall Mounted, Cafe, Edwardian, C.1910
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Bell
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialBrass, Wood, Hemp
  • ColourAntique Brass
  • MotifsFigural relief panels, Scrollwork bracket, Inscribed lettering, Wooden backplate
  • SizeH 43 cm (17 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

Edwardian metalwork often features refined casting techniques, ornate floral or figural motifs, and a transition towards lighter, more decorative forms compared to the heavy ornamentation of the Victorian era.

These pieces were typically cast from solid brass or bronze alloys, frequently mounted on wooden backplates, and finished with iron or hemp hanging cords.

Authentic period pieces display casting irregularities, natural patination, tool marks from hand-finishing, and age-appropriate wear to the metal and mounting points.

It can be mounted near an entryway or within a kitchen space to serve as a tactile functional object, contrasting cleanly against neutral or textured walls.

Preservation involves dusting with a soft dry cloth and avoiding harsh chemical polishes to maintain the historical patina and protect the metal surface.
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