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Good Large Brass Victorian Counter Bell - Circa 1881
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Good Large Brass Victorian Counter Bell - Circa 1881

1900 - 1920
Description

A Good Large Brass Victorian Counter Bell made by W Tonks and Sons, England. This counter bell has been professionally polished and has a good loud ring to it - circa 1881

Measurements:

Height: 4" (approx. 10cm)

Diameter: 5 1/2" (approx. 14cm)

Total weight: 610g

In good condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Counter Bell to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1140595
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P51303
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Description
A Good Large Brass Victorian Counter Bell made by W Tonks and Sons, England. This counter bell has been professionally polished and has a good loud ring to it - circa 1881

Measurements:

Height: 4" (approx. 10cm)

Diameter: 5 1/2" (approx. 14cm)

Total weight: 610g

In good condition.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Counter Bell to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1140595
Dealers Internal Ref
P51303
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A polished Victorian brass counter bell featuring a circular stepped base, a hemispherical dome shell, and a central knurled push button.
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Archive I A polished Victorian brass counter bell featuring a circular stepped base, a hemispherical dome shell, and a central knurled push button.

Good Large Brass Victorian Counter Bell - Circa 1881

Archive II A polished Victorian brass counter bell featuring a circular stepped base, a hemispherical dome shell, and a central knurled push button. View II
Archive III A polished Victorian brass counter bell featuring a circular stepped base, a hemispherical dome shell, and a central knurled push button. View III
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A polished Victorian brass counter bell featuring a circular stepped base, a hemispherical dome shell, and a central knurled push button.
Good Large Brass Victorian Counter Bell - circa 1881
Ref: SA1140595
A polished Victorian brass counter bell featuring a circular stepped base, a hemispherical dome shell, and a central knurled push button.
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Victorian counter bells are mechanical signalling devices introduced in the 19th century for use in commercial establishments, including hotels, shops, and post offices. They served to summon attendants or shopkeepers via an audible chime when depressed.

These pieces were typically constructed from cast or spun brass, bronze, and iron. Internal components included steel springs and cast strikers mounted to a circular base.

Authentic 19th-century examples feature turned brass bases, heavy weight relative to size, cast internal components, and occasionally stamped patent dates or foundry marks near the base mechanism.

An antique counter bell can be placed on an office desk, console table, or library bookshelf to add a functional tactile element and warm metal accents to contemporary decor.

Clean polished brass with a dry microfibre cloth to remove fingerprints. Apply a specialized metal polish sparingly with a soft cloth to maintain sheen, avoiding residue build-up in detailed turned grooves.
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