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Sa121 Ornate French Brass Bell Ringer.
Abacus Fireplaces and St Julien
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Abacus Fireplaces and St Julien

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Sa121 Ornate French Brass Bell Ringer.

19th century
Description

Ornate French Brass Bell Ringer.

Elegant French Sunflower Design.

(All additional mechanical pieces, pulley,s bells etc. sold separate & available upon request).

Robust high quality brass material at a weight of approximately 1kg 450g in total.

All restoration work (only if required e.g. fixings etc) are done in house by professionals for their craftsmanship, this is done with sympathy for the period and style of individual items.

Once we receive your payment we will dispatch your item/s within 5 working days to your requested delivery address.

All our postage quotes are estimated to the best of our ability with Royal Mail. Items over the value of £50.00 will be sent Special Delivery or with Parcelforce 48. Our packaging will be recycled where ever possible.

All our items featured are available to view in our showrooms near York. Please contact to arrange a viewing.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
12.3cm (4.84")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Abacus Fireplaces and St Julien has dated this French Brass Bell Ringer to the 1800s.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA633084
Dealers Internal Reference
SA121 / EH376
Description
Ornate French Brass Bell Ringer.

Elegant French Sunflower Design.

(All additional mechanical pieces, pulley,s bells etc. sold separate & available upon request).

Robust high quality brass material at a weight of approximately 1kg 450g in total.

All restoration work (only if required e.g.

“
fixings etc) are done in house by professionals for their craftsmanship, this is done with sympathy for the period and style of individual items.
Abacus Fireplaces and St Julien
fig 1. An ornate cast brass mechanical wall-mounted bell ringer featuring a sunburst rosette top, openwork scrollwork with mythical creatures, and a circular decorative pendulum drop.
fig 1. Sa121 Ornate French Brass Bell Ringer.

Once we receive your payment we will dispatch your item/s within 5 working days to your requested delivery address.

All our postage quotes are estimated to the best of our ability with Royal Mail. Items over the value of £50.00 will be sent Special Delivery or with Parcelforce 48. Our packaging will be recycled where ever possible.

All our items featured are available to view in our showrooms near York. Please contact to arrange a viewing.

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
12.3cm (4.84")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Abacus Fireplaces and St Julien has dated this French Brass Bell Ringer to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA633084
Dealers Internal Ref
SA121 / EH376
Abacus Fireplaces and St Julien
Abacus Fireplaces and St Julien
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2019

Welcome to abacus fireplaces & st julien we offer items from a wide range of eras. Specializing in fireplaces, door furniture & lighting.

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An ornate cast brass mechanical wall-mounted bell ringer featuring a sunburst rosette top, openwork scrollwork with mythical creatures, and a circular decorative pendulum drop.
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Archive I An ornate cast brass mechanical wall-mounted bell ringer featuring a sunburst rosette top, openwork scrollwork with mythical creatures, and a circular decorative pendulum drop.

Sa121 Ornate French Brass Bell Ringer.

Archive II An ornate cast brass mechanical wall-mounted bell ringer featuring a sunburst rosette top, openwork scrollwork with mythical creatures, and a circular decorative pendulum drop. View II
Archive III An ornate cast brass mechanical wall-mounted bell ringer featuring a sunburst rosette top, openwork scrollwork with mythical creatures, and a circular decorative pendulum drop. View III
Archive IV An ornate cast brass mechanical wall-mounted bell ringer featuring a sunburst rosette top, openwork scrollwork with mythical creatures, and a circular decorative pendulum drop. View IV
Archive V An ornate cast brass mechanical wall-mounted bell ringer featuring a sunburst rosette top, openwork scrollwork with mythical creatures, and a circular decorative pendulum drop. View V
Archive VI An ornate cast brass mechanical wall-mounted bell ringer featuring a sunburst rosette top, openwork scrollwork with mythical creatures, and a circular decorative pendulum drop. View VI
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Abacus Fireplaces and St Julien

Abacus Fireplaces and St Julien
Telephone 01759 318 575
Location
Thornton
Melbourne
East Riding of Yorkshire
YO42 4SE
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/abacusstjulien
Verified Since Feb 2019
Items For Sale 96
Items Sold 191
Abacus Fireplaces and St Julien
Abacus Fireplaces and St Julien
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Location: Thornton, Melbourne, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO42 4SE, United Kingdom
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An ornate cast brass mechanical wall-mounted bell ringer featuring a sunburst rosette top, openwork scrollwork with mythical creatures, and a circular decorative pendulum drop.
SA121 Ornate French Brass Bell Ringer.
Ref: SA633084
An ornate cast brass mechanical wall-mounted bell ringer featuring a sunburst rosette top, openwork scrollwork with mythical creatures, and a circular decorative pendulum drop.
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FAQs

Mechanical bell ringers were developed during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries as part of internal servant call systems in grand residences. Installed on interior walls or near entryways, these cast metal lever mechanisms pulled attached wires connected to central bell boards in domestic quarters.

Authentic period bell ringers were predominantly cast from solid brass or bronze using sand-casting or lost-wax casting methods. Internal mechanical levers, pivot pins, and rear mounting plates often incorporated wrought iron or steel components for functional durability.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples feature sharp relief detail from hand-finished casting, natural surface patination in recessed areas, and hand-cut mechanical fasteners. Wear patterns around pivot points and mounting holes indicate genuine historical usage.

A vintage mechanical bell ringer can be mounted on a narrow entryway wall or within a hallway display to add sculptural tactile detail. Interior designers also mount these architectural elements inside shadow boxes or display frames to highlight their mechanical craftsmanship.

Clean cast brass hardware with a dry microfiber cloth to remove dust from intricate relief carving. Avoid abrasive polishes or aggressive chemicals that strip aged patination, and apply a light drop of mineral oil to mechanical pivot points to maintain movement.
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