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Large Art Nouveau Brass Dinner Gong with Striker – 1889
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Large Art Nouveau Brass Dinner Gong with Striker – 1889

19th century
Sold 30 June 2026 · Kingsdown Antiques
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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.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Brass Gong to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1169109
Dealers Internal Reference
P51689
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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. An antique polished brass dinner gong featuring fluid, organic Art Nouveau frame lines and a suspended disc with a matching striker.
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.

fig 2. An antique polished brass dinner gong featuring fluid, organic Art Nouveau frame lines and a suspended disc with a matching striker.
fig 2. Large Art Nouveau Brass Dinner Gong with Striker – 1889

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.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Brass Gong to the 1880s.

Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1169109
Dealers Internal Ref
P51689
Kingsdown Antiques
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Large Art Nouveau Brass Dinner Gong with Striker – 1889

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An antique polished brass dinner gong featuring fluid, organic Art Nouveau frame lines and a suspended disc with a matching striker.
Large Art Nouveau Brass Dinner Gong with Striker – 1889
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An antique polished brass dinner gong featuring fluid, organic Art Nouveau frame lines and a suspended disc with a matching striker.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Gongs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourPolished Brass
  • MotifsWhiplash curves, Stylised leaf motifs, Organic framework, Suspended disc
  • SizeH 37 cm (15 in) x W 37 cm (15 in)

FAQs

Art Nouveau metalwork is characterised by flowing, organic lines, asymmetrical shapes, and motifs inspired by natural forms such as plants, flowers, and whiplash curves.

Traditional dinner gongs were typically constructed from cast or hammered brass, bronze, or copper, often paired with matching metal stands and striking mallets featuring leather, felt, or wooden heads.

Authentic pieces from this period often display period-appropriate manufacturing marks, natural patination, hand-finished detailing, and construction techniques consistent with late Victorian and Arts and Crafts metalworking practices.

An antique metal gong can be used as a striking focal point on a sideboard, console table, or open bookshelf, contrasting against clean, contemporary lines to add texture and historical character.

Antique brass should be cleaned sparingly with a soft, dry cloth to preserve its aged patina, avoiding harsh chemical polishes that can strip away valuable historical surface oxidation.
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