Large Art Nouveau Brass Dinner Gong with Striker – 1889

Name: Large Art Nouveau Brass Dinner Gong with Striker – 1889
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1169109
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Kingsdown Antiques

Description

A Large Art Nouveau Brass Dinner Gong complete with its original striker. Crafted around the turn of the 20th century, the piece embodies the organic flowing lines and stylised natural motifs characteristic of the Art Nouveau movement. The rear of the gong is stamped for the English Registration Mark beginning 126, for the year 1889.

* Dinner gongs such as this were once a feature of grand dining rooms, used to summon guests and household members to the table. Today, it remains both a functional piece and a decorative object, ideal for display on a sideboard, in a hallway, or as a charming conversation piece in any period interior.

Measurements:

Height: 14 1/2" (approx. 37cm)

Width: 14 1/2" (approx. 37cm)

Diameter of Gong: 7" (approx. 18cm)

Total weight: 1450g

In good condition – Good antique condition with age-related surface wear and patina. The gong and striker are fully functional.

Physical Dimensions

Height

37cm (14.57")

Width

37cm (14.57")

Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1169109

Dealers Internal Reference

P51689

Dealers Notes

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Description

A Large Art Nouveau Brass Dinner Gong complete with its original striker.

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Crafted around the turn of the 20th century, the piece embodies the organic flowing lines and stylised natural motifs characteristic of the Art Nouveau movement.

Kingsdown Antiques

The rear of the gong is stamped for the English Registration Mark beginning 126, for the year 1889.

fig 1. Large Art Nouveau Brass Dinner Gong with Striker – 1889

Dinner gongs such as this were once a feature of grand dining rooms, used to summon guests and household members to the table. Today, it remains both a functional piece and a decorative object, ideal for display on a sideboard, in a hallway, or as a charming conversation piece in any period interior.