Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Below the head is a bracket which holds the Oak handled mallet which sits behind the gong.
There is the original hanging bracket attached to the back of the Oak base which bears the makers signature (Stylized sun and W.T.& S) for the well renowned metalware manufacturer, William Tonks & Sons of Birmingham.

A most unusual and absolutely charming piece in excellent condition, the brass having been polished professionally to gleam.
The oak base measures 8 3/8" x 3 3/8" and the brass gong having a diameter measuring 5 1/2".
Item ID: TEMP1000
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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1880s.
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