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A Pair of Bohemian Ruby and Gilded Ganging Bells.
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for sale €228     $248
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A Pair of Bohemian Ruby and Gilded Ganging Bells.

18th century
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Slight damage on the bottoms but hardly noticeable. These would probably hung from the arms, but usefull for a different application.

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Birkdale Antiques has dated these Bohemian Ruby Glass Bells to the 18th Century.

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Slight damage on the bottoms but hardly noticeable. These would probably hung from the arms, but usefull for a different application.
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Birkdale Antiques has dated these Bohemian Ruby Glass Bells to the 18th Century.

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SA1199677
Birkdale Antiques
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Specialists in antique chandeliers and lighting,good quality furniture for 30 years.

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A pair of ruby red glass decorative bells featuring hand-painted gold foliage motifs and textured gilded bands.
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Archive I A pair of ruby red glass decorative bells featuring hand-painted gold foliage motifs and textured gilded bands.

A Pair of Bohemian Ruby and Gilded Ganging Bells.

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Archive V A pair of ruby red glass decorative bells featuring hand-painted gold foliage motifs and textured gilded bands. View V
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A pair of ruby red glass decorative bells featuring hand-painted gold foliage motifs and textured gilded bands.
A pair of Bohemian ruby and gilded ganging bells.
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A pair of ruby red glass decorative bells featuring hand-painted gold foliage motifs and textured gilded bands.
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  • ObjectDecorative Bells
  • Period18th century
  • StyleVictorian Bohemian
  • MaterialRuby Glass, Gold Leaf, Enamel
  • ColourRuby Red
  • MotifsRuby glass finish, Gilded foliage pattern, Textured enamel banding, Spherical glass handle

A pair of 18th century Victorian Bohemian decorative bells made of ruby glass, gold leaf, and enamel present a striking combination of deep ruby red glass and shimmering metallic details. Each piece takes an unusual form comprising a spherical glass handle atop a rounded lower body decorated with a hand-painted gilded foliage pattern and textured enamel banding. The traditional craftsmanship displays rich ornamentation in gold alongside contrasting bands of textured silver-toned finish wrapping around the curved bodies. Slight damage appears on the bottoms while remaining hardly noticeable during normal display. Measuring 12 cm in height, these delicate items suit placement upon a mantelpiece as decorative accents or mantel ornaments. Such distinctive antique glasswork brings historic character to a living room, study, or traditional interior scheme when positioned on a shelf, cabinet, or mantel to catch the ambient light.

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Bohemian ruby glass originates from the historic region of Bohemia, producing rich red glass coloured with copper or gold compounds. These decorative items frequently feature hand-gilded motifs and detailed enamelling popular during the 19th century.

These items were mouth-blown using potash-lime glass infused with metallic oxides to create the distinctive ruby hue. Intricate patterns were subsequently applied by hand using gold leaf, liquid gold paint, or raised enamel pastes before low-temperature firing.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit smooth pontil marks, hand-applied gilding showing natural rubbing or minor surface wear, and deep colouration integrated into the glass matrix rather than a synthetic modern surface coating.

Displaying a pair of glass bells on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or sideboard alongside neutral stone or polished brass creates a balanced visual contrast. Grouping them on a mirrored tray helps accentuate light reflecting through the rich ruby glass.

Dust the surface gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a soft camel-hair brush to protect delicate gilding. Avoid immersion in water, abrasive chemical cleaners, or heavy friction, as these can strip hand-applied gold leaf.
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