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Victorian English Sterling Silver Table Desk Reception Bar Bell 1890 Antique
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Victorian English Sterling Silver Table Desk Reception Bar Bell 1890 Antique

19th century
Sold 2 December 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A rare Victorian sterling silver reception, desk, servant etc... bell. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1890 with the makers mark being SWS. It has been superbly designed being finely pierced and is in full working order. To operate it you simply twist the knob on the top. It is in super condition being free from dings splits and holes, a possible old small repair around the top but its difficult to tell - see final photo. It measures approx 3.5 inches (8.3cms) square at the base and stands 3 inches tall. It weighs 188 grams including the internal steel parts. A rare very pretty piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Desk Bell to the Victorian era.

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A rare Victorian sterling silver reception, desk, servant etc... bell. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1890 with the makers mark being SWS. It has been superbly designed being finely pierced and is in full working order. To operate it you simply twist the knob on the top.
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It is in super condition being free from dings splits and holes, a possible old small repair around the top but its difficult to tell - see final photo.
The Silver Squirrel

It measures approx 3.5 inches (8.3cms) square at the base and stands 3 inches tall. It weighs 188 grams including the internal steel parts. A rare very pretty piece.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Desk Bell to the Victorian era.

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SA1174380
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An ornate pierced sterling silver Victorian desk bell featuring intricate scrollwork and floral motifs with a central plunger button.
VICTORIAN ENGLISH STERLING SILVER TABLE DESK RECEPTION BAR BELL 1890 ANTIQUE
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An ornate pierced sterling silver Victorian desk bell featuring intricate scrollwork and floral motifs with a central plunger button.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPierced scrollwork, Floral repousse, Scalloped base, Top plunger

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Victorian desk bells became prominent during the late 19th century as expanding businesses, grand hotels, and wealthy households required efficient signalling devices. Crafted during a period of high craftsmanship, these bells combined utility with decorative arts, often featuring intricate repousse and pierced work reflecting the aesthetic tastes of the era.

These items were traditionally crafted from solid sterling silver, often featuring cast or pierced outer domes and internal steel striking mechanisms. Silversmiths utilised techniques such as chasing, repousse, and piercing to create elaborate ornamental patterns, frequently incorporating weighted bases to ensure stability.

Authenticity is verified by examining the hallmarks stamped on the silver, which typically include a makers mark, a standard mark for sterling silver, a city assay office mark, and a date letter corresponding to the Victorian era. Genuine pieces will also exhibit period-appropriate wear, hand-finished details, and traditional internal mechanical construction rather than modern assembly.

An antique desk bell can be incorporated into a modern study, home office, or hallway as a sophisticated desktop accent or a functional statement piece on a bookshelf. Pairing the polished silver with contemporary minimalist stationery or placing it on a dark wood surface creates a striking textural contrast.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a high-quality, non-abrasive silver polish and a soft microfibre cloth to avoid removing the fine details of the chased or pierced decoration. To minimise tarnishing, the item should be kept in a stable environment away from high humidity and direct sunlight.
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