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Rare French Solid Silver Table Desk Bell C1890 Antique 82g
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Rare French Solid Silver Table Desk Bell C1890 Antique 82g

19th century
Sold 28 October 2024 · The Silver Squirrel
This “Rare French Solid Silver Table Desk Bell C1890 Antique 82g” found a buyer.

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A very unusual French solid silver desk or table bell. It is hallmarked with the 800 silver standard Minerva mark. I would date it t c1890. It ha been superbly cast in the form of what looks to be a colonial dancing girl in a dress made of feathers. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. It rings well. It measures 4.25 inches (11cms) tall and weighs 82 grams. A beautiful piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Desk Bell to the 1890s.

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SA1100452
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38118
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A very unusual French solid silver desk or table bell. It is hallmarked with the 800 silver standard Minerva mark. I would date it t c1890.
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It ha been superbly cast in the form of what looks to be a colonial dancing girl in a dress made of feathers.
The Silver Squirrel

It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. It rings well. It measures 4.25 inches (11cms) tall and weighs 82 grams. A beautiful piece.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Desk Bell to the 1890s.

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SA1100452
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38118
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A solid silver antique desk bell featuring a figural handle depicting a standing human figure atop an engraved bell body. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A solid silver antique desk bell featuring a figural handle depicting a standing human figure atop an engraved bell body. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare French Solid Silver Table Desk Bell C1890 Antique 82g

Archive II A solid silver antique desk bell featuring a figural handle depicting a standing human figure atop an engraved bell body. View II
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A solid silver antique desk bell featuring a figural handle depicting a standing human figure atop an engraved bell body.
RARE FRENCH SOLID SILVER TABLE DESK BELL c1890 ANTIQUE 82g
Ref: SA1100452
A solid silver antique desk bell featuring a figural handle depicting a standing human figure atop an engraved bell body.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFigural handle, Repousse detailing, Geometric border engraving

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Preservation involves dusting with a soft, dry cloth and using specialised silver polish sparingly only when necessary to remove excessive tarnish, avoiding abrasive materials that could damage fine engravings.

An antique silver bell can be placed as a decorative accent on a home office desk, a bookshelf, or a mantelpiece, adding a touch of metallic contrast and historical character to contemporary spaces.

Authenticity is generally verified through hallmark stamps indicating silver purity and maker marks, alongside natural patination, weight, and traditional construction methods characteristic of the period.

These pieces were typically crafted using solid sterling silver or continental silver alloys, often utilizing casting, hand-chasing, and engraving techniques to achieve detailed sculptural handles and resonant bell bodies.

Table and desk bells became widely popular during the 19th century in European households and offices as a functional method to summon servants or service before the widespread adoption of electrical call systems.
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