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20th Century Carved Mango Wood Novelty Dinner Gong
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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20th Century Carved Mango Wood Novelty Dinner Gong

1920 - 1940
Description

20th century carved mango wood novelty dinner gong circa 1928.

Here we present a novelty dinner gong made from mango wood, which was retailed by henry howell & co ltd.  having made walking sticks since the mid 19th century, howell's looked to revive their fortunes by introducing the yz trade mark, which involved retailing novelty ash trays and pieces like this.

This piece is in the form of marmaduke who was a popular primate comic character, made from naturally shaped mango wood.  originally it would have been holding a gong in one hand and a stick in the other.

This piece first appeared in their catalogue in 1928.

Physical Dimensions
Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
50.8cm (20.00")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Wood Dinner Gong to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA900665
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DA3108
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20th century carved mango wood novelty dinner gong circa 1928.
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Here we present a novelty dinner gong made from mango wood, which was retailed by henry howell & co ltd.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

  having made walking sticks since the mid 19th century, howell's looked to revive their fortunes by introducing the yz trade mark, which involved retailing novelty ash trays and pieces like this.

fig 1. A dark brown hand-carved mango wood novelty figure with inset yellow glass eyes and long textured limbs.
fig 1. 20th Century Carved Mango Wood Novelty Dinner Gong

This piece is in the form of marmaduke who was a popular primate comic character, made from naturally shaped mango wood.  originally it would have been holding a gong in one hand and a stick in the other.

This piece first appeared in their catalogue in 1928.

Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
50.8cm (20.00")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Wood Dinner Gong to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA900665
Dealers Internal Ref
DA3108
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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Archive I A dark brown hand-carved mango wood novelty figure with inset yellow glass eyes and long textured limbs.

20th Century Carved Mango Wood Novelty Dinner Gong

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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Debenham Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07715 006 415
Location
73 High Street
Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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A dark brown hand-carved mango wood novelty figure with inset yellow glass eyes and long textured limbs.
20TH CENTURY CARVED MANGO WOOD NOVELTY DINNER GONG
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A dark brown hand-carved mango wood novelty figure with inset yellow glass eyes and long textured limbs.
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FAQs

A novelty dinner gong is an ornamental tabletop instrument, typically carved in figurative or unconventional shapes, used historically in dining spaces to announce the commencement of meals.

These pieces were frequently crafted from dense hardwoods such as mango wood, oak, or teak, often accented with inset glass eyes, metal gongs, or bone details.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-chiselled tool marks, natural wood grain variations, age-appropriate patination, and original fitting mechanisms for the gong or striker.

Place the gong on a sideboard, console table, or open bookshelf as a conversation piece alongside ceramic vessels and framed artwork to create visual contrast.

Dust the item regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply natural beeswax polish periodically to nourish the timber, keeping it away from direct heat sources and humid environments.
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