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A Pair of Victorian Ruby and Clear Hand Bells Circa 1890
Robert Belcher Antiques
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Robert Belcher Antiques

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A Pair of Victorian Ruby and Clear Hand Bells Circa 1890

19th century
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Bought locally and most likely from one of the Stourbridge factories, this pair of bells would have been made as end of day novelty glass pieces when the glass workers were often allowed to produce this type of item with leftover glass for themselves as a bonus for their hard and hot labour throughout the day. They both have well shaped ruby red glass bells, and the bolster shaped handles are separately produced in clear glass and then joined together with a hole and dowel and secured with plaster or glue. Both of these items are in good condition and would display well, particularly in front of a window where the light would pass through them, enhancing their rich colour.

English, circa 1890

Height 22cm x width 12cm x depth 12cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated these Victorian Ruby Glass Handbells to the 1890s.

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SA1186481
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

Instagram: robertbelcherantiques

Description
Bought locally and most likely from one of the Stourbridge factories, this pair of bells would have been made as end of day novelty glass pieces when the glass workers were often allowed to produce this type of item with leftover glass for themselves as a bonus for their hard and hot labour throughout the day.
They both have well shaped ruby red glass bells, and the bolster shaped handles are separately produced in clear glass and then joined together with a hole and dowel and secured with plaster or glue.
Robert Belcher Antiques

Both of these items are in good condition and would display well, particularly in front of a window where the light would pass through them, enhancing their rich colour.

English, circa 1890

Height 22cm x width 12cm x depth 12cm

Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated these Victorian Ruby Glass Handbells to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1186481
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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A pair of Victorian hand bells crafted from ruby red glass with clear glass baluster handles.
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Archive I A pair of Victorian hand bells crafted from ruby red glass with clear glass baluster handles.

A Pair of Victorian Ruby and Clear Hand Bells Circa 1890

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United Kingdom

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Robert Belcher Antiques
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A pair of Victorian hand bells crafted from ruby red glass with clear glass baluster handles.
A pair of Victorian Ruby and clear hand bells circa 1890
Ref: SA1186481
A pair of Victorian hand bells crafted from ruby red glass with clear glass baluster handles.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

During the late Victorian era, coloured art glass, particularly ruby and cranberry glass, became popular decorative accents for dining tables and sideboards. These bells were produced as both functional service bells and decorative table ornaments.

Victorian ruby glass was traditionally created by adding gold chloride to molten glass to achieve its rich red hue. Clear glass handles were formed separately and applied while the glass was hot, creating a multi-component object.

Authentic pieces often feature pontil marks on the interior or base, slight thickness variations from hand-blowing, and minor air bubbles or striations within the glass typical of nineteenth-century manufacturing methods.

These glass objects introduce rich colour and historical texture when displayed on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or bookshelf, catching natural light when positioned near windows.

Clean gently using lukewarm water and mild dish soap applied with a soft microfibre cloth. Avoid harsh chemical abrasive cleaners and extreme water temperatures to prevent thermal shock.
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