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Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911
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Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911

1900 - 1920
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Description

Rare to come across one of these highly sought-after desk bells in sterling silver. It is the "shell" of the tortoise is what is made from sterling silver, the bell beneath itself is made from cast metal.

Once would up, either the head or the tail can be pushed to ring the bell, all in fully working order.

The silver is fully hallmarked for Chester 1911 together with the maker's mark for the highly regarded silversmith, Grey & Co.; suppliers to luxury retailer's such as Asprey of London.

A beautiful and highly collectable piece in excellent condition measuring 5 3/8" x 3" x 2".

Item: 43384

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Physical Dimensions
Height
5.1cm (2.01")
Width
13.6cm (5.35")
Depth
7.6cm (2.99")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this Silver Tortoise Desk Bell to the 1910s.

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SA880807
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43384
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Description
Rare to come across one of these highly sought-after desk bells in sterling silver.
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It is the "shell" of the tortoise is what is made from sterling silver, the bell beneath itself is made from cast metal.
Puckerings
fig 1. An Edwardian sterling silver novelty desk bell cast in the detailed shape of a tortoise with hallmarked shell.
fig 1. Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911

Once would up, either the head or the tail can be pushed to ring the bell, all in fully working order.

The silver is fully hallmarked for Chester 1911 together with the maker's mark for the highly regarded silversmith, Grey & Co.; suppliers to luxury retailer's such as Asprey of London.

A beautiful and highly collectable piece in excellent condition measuring 5 3/8" x 3" x 2".

Item: 43384

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK

Height
5.1cm (2.01")
Width
13.6cm (5.35")
Depth
7.6cm (2.99")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Silver Tortoise Desk Bell to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA880807
Dealers Internal Ref
43384
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Archive I An Edwardian sterling silver novelty desk bell cast in the detailed shape of a tortoise with hallmarked shell.

Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911

Archive II An Edwardian sterling silver novelty desk bell cast in the detailed shape of a tortoise with hallmarked shell. View II
Archive III An Edwardian sterling silver novelty desk bell cast in the detailed shape of a tortoise with hallmarked shell. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian sterling silver novelty desk bell cast in the detailed shape of a tortoise with hallmarked shell. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian sterling silver novelty desk bell cast in the detailed shape of a tortoise with hallmarked shell. View V
Archive VI An Edwardian sterling silver novelty desk bell cast in the detailed shape of a tortoise with hallmarked shell. View VI
Archive VII An Edwardian sterling silver novelty desk bell cast in the detailed shape of a tortoise with hallmarked shell. View VII
Archive VIII An Edwardian sterling silver novelty desk bell cast in the detailed shape of a tortoise with hallmarked shell. View VIII
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An Edwardian sterling silver novelty desk bell cast in the detailed shape of a tortoise with hallmarked shell.
Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911
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An Edwardian sterling silver novelty desk bell cast in the detailed shape of a tortoise with hallmarked shell.
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Popular in the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, novelty mechanical desk bells were decorative functional items crafted in whimsical forms, such as animals, designed to sound a chime when pressed or activated.

These items were primarily crafted from solid sterling silver with internal steel or brass mechanical clockwork components and interior gongs that produce a clear auditory chime.

Authentic pieces display official British hallmarks stamped into the silver body, including the town mark, silver purity standard mark, date letter, and makers initials, alongside genuine wear to internal mechanical levers.

Position the bell on an executive writing desk, a styled bookshelf, or a hallway console table as an intriguing sculptural object that doubles as an interactive accent piece.

Clean the exterior using a soft cotton cloth and specialised silver polish, taking care to avoid getting liquid polish inside the mechanical bell mechanism to prevent rusting or clogging.
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