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Rare Sterling Silver and Glass Table Bell with Ornate Figural Handle - 1896
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Rare Sterling Silver and Glass Table Bell with Ornate Figural Handle - 1896

19th century
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A Gorgeous Rare Sterling Silver and Glass Table Bell featuring an elaborate openwork design and a figural handle. The handle is topped with a bearded figure in a cap, possibly representing a classical or mythological character, adding personality and historic flair. Below the face, a beautifully detailed bird is nestled among flowing leaves and scrollwork, making the handle as decorative as it is functional. The bell’s skirt features ornate latticework interwoven with flowers and foliage, creating a light, airy appearance. Hallmarked for London, 1896.

* Still fully functional, this bell produces a pleasant chime, ideal for summoning attention or adding ambiance to a vintage-inspired setting.

Measurements:

Height: 6 3/4" (approx. 17cm)

Diameter of bell: 4" (approx. 10cm)

Total weight: 197g

In good condition – Minor surface wear consistent with age, adding to its Antique charm. No major dents or repairs; detailing remains crisp and eye-catching. The sterling silver clapper is intact and rings clearly. The glass is free from chicks or cracks.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Table Bell to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1180248
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P51803
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Dear customers,

Just a quick note to let you know that I’ll be on vacation from Saturday, 22nd August 2026 through to Wednesday, 26th August 2026, so the shop will be closed during this time.

If you have an order already in process, please rest assured I’ll be keeping a close eye on any messages relating to it - and I’ll address any issues as soon as I can. Items are still available to purchase, and all new orders received while I’m away will be processed promptly when the shop reopens on Wednesday, 26th August 2026.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Warmest wishes,

Jozef

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Description
A Gorgeous Rare Sterling Silver and Glass Table Bell featuring an elaborate openwork design and a figural handle.
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The handle is topped with a bearded figure in a cap, possibly representing a classical or mythological character, adding personality and historic flair.
Kingsdown Antiques

Below the face, a beautifully detailed bird is nestled among flowing leaves and scrollwork, making the handle as decorative as it is functional. The bell’s skirt features ornate latticework interwoven with flowers and foliage, creating a light, airy appearance. Hallmarked for London, 1896.

fig 1. A late Victorian sterling silver and clear glass table bell with a figural handle and ornate pierced silver overlay.
fig 1. Rare Sterling Silver and Glass Table Bell with Ornate Figural Handle - 1896

Still fully functional, this bell produces a pleasant chime, ideal for summoning attention or adding ambiance to a vintage-inspired setting.

Measurements:

Height: 6 3/4" (approx. 17cm)

Diameter of bell: 4" (approx. 10cm)

fig 2. A late Victorian sterling silver and clear glass table bell with a figural handle and ornate pierced silver overlay.
fig 2. Rare Sterling Silver and Glass Table Bell with Ornate Figural Handle - 1896

Total weight: 197g

In good condition – Minor surface wear consistent with age, adding to its Antique charm. No major dents or repairs; detailing remains crisp and eye-catching. The sterling silver clapper is intact and rings clearly. The glass is free from chicks or cracks.

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Table Bell to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1180248
Dealers Internal Ref
P51803
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A late Victorian sterling silver and clear glass table bell with a figural handle and ornate pierced silver overlay.
Rare Sterling Silver and Glass Table Bell with Ornate Figural Handle - 1896
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A late Victorian sterling silver and clear glass table bell with a figural handle and ornate pierced silver overlay.
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FAQs

During the late Victorian period, silver table bells were widely used in wealthy households to summon domestic staff or announce dinner. These items often featured intricate silver overlay work, combining functionality with elaborate craftsmanship typical of late 19th-century metalwork.

These decorative objects typically combine blown clear glass for the lower body with cast or pierced sterling silver mounts forming the upper section, neck, and handle. Internal clappers were usually suspended from an eyelet attached beneath the silver cap.

Authentic British pieces display official silver hallmarks stamped on the handle or silver overlay, including a makers mark, purity mark such as the lion passant, assay town mark, and date letter. The wear pattern should also show natural age around edges and contact points.

An antique silver table bell works effectively placed on a tray atop a sideboard, displayed within a curated bookshelf vignette, or styled on a desk in a home office to add textural interest and a historical touch.

Clean the glass portion using a damp soft cloth, taking care not to submerge internal joints. Polish the sterling silver section gently with a specialised silver polishing cloth to remove tarnish, avoiding harsh chemical dips that could seep between the metal overlay and glass base.
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