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Good Victorian Brass and Bronze Counter Bell - Circa 1890
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Good Victorian Brass and Bronze Counter Bell - Circa 1890

19th century
Description

A Good English Victorian Brass and Bronze Counter Bell with brass pedestal base and bronze bell. Press down on the top to ring the bell - circa 1890.

This bell has a good sounding ring to it.

Measurements:

Height: 5" (approx. 12.5cm)

Diameter: 3 1/8" (approx. 8cm)

Total weight: 281g

In good condition – Bell is in full working order.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Counter Bell to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1097313
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P51070
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Description
A Good English Victorian Brass and Bronze Counter Bell with brass pedestal base and bronze bell. Press down on the top to ring the bell - circa 1890.

This bell has a good sounding ring to it.

Measurements:

Height: 5" (approx. 12.5cm)

Diameter: 3 1/8" (approx. 8cm)

Total weight: 281g

In good condition – Bell is in full working order.

Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Counter Bell to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1097313
Dealers Internal Ref
P51070
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A late Victorian brass and bronze counter bell featuring a stepped circular base, dome bell, and push-button mechanism.
Good Victorian Brass and Bronze Counter Bell - circa 1890
Ref: SA1097313
A late Victorian brass and bronze counter bell featuring a stepped circular base, dome bell, and push-button mechanism.
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Counter bells were introduced in the 19th century for use in commercial premises, hotels, and grand private residences to summon staff or attentiveness. Operating via a spring-actuated mechanical plunger, pressing the top finial releases an internal clapper against a metal dome to produce a clear chime.

Victorian call bells were typically cast using solid brass, bronze, or nickel-plated iron, often featuring turned or polished finishes. The central push finial was sometimes inlaid with coloured glass, stone, or enamel inserts for decorative interest.

Authentic pieces demonstrate heavy cast metal construction, natural patination in crevices, and hand-fitted internal spring mechanisms. Look for wear consistent with mechanical use, slotted iron or brass screws, and unpolished undersides displaying original casting marks.

A brass service bell serves as a tactile decorative object on an office desk, library bookshelf, or entry console table. It pairs well with leather-bound books, antique stationery, and dark timber furniture to create a curated study setting.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth to maintain the natural patination. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes that strip historical aging; light application of microcrystalline wax protects the metal surface from tarnishing.
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