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C1890-1910 Bronze Bell with Elephants at the Base
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C1890-1910 Bronze Bell with Elephants at the Base

1900 - 1920
Description

Circa 1890-1920 a heavy and well made Temple/table bronze bell in a decorative supporting frame with elephants at the base and mythological animals at the side.

It’s a beautiful, and well made item with excellent casting.

It measures 36m in height, 26cm at the widest part and has a depth of 12cm. The bell still has the original clapper and leather strap.

The whole piece weighs 2.7kgs and we have left it unpolished, but lightly cleaned.

Postage and packing for the UK mainland only is included in the price. For other areas please contact us for a delivery quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Lancaster Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Table Bell to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA980924
Dealers Internal Reference
1572
Description
Circa 1890-1920 a heavy and well made Temple/table bronze bell in a decorative supporting frame with elephants at the base and mythological animals at the side.

It’s a beautiful, and well made item with excellent casting.

fig 1. An ornate dark bronze table bell suspended by a chain from a cast arch frame with elephant bases and mythical figure uprights.
fig 1. C1890-1910 Bronze Bell with Elephants at the Base

It measures 36m in height, 26cm at the widest part and has a depth of 12cm. The bell still has the original clapper and leather strap.

The whole piece weighs 2.7kgs and we have left it unpolished, but lightly cleaned.

Postage and packing for the UK mainland only is included in the price. For other areas please contact us for a delivery quote.

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Lancaster Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Table Bell to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA980924
Dealers Internal Ref
1572
Lancaster Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2012
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Archive I An ornate dark bronze table bell suspended by a chain from a cast arch frame with elephant bases and mythical figure uprights.

C1890-1910 Bronze Bell with Elephants at the Base

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An ornate dark bronze table bell suspended by a chain from a cast arch frame with elephant bases and mythical figure uprights.
C1890-1910 BRONZE BELL WITH ELEPHANTS AT THE BASE
Ref: SA980924
An ornate dark bronze table bell suspended by a chain from a cast arch frame with elephant bases and mythical figure uprights.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBells
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleAnglo-Indian
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsElephant bases, Scrollwork arch, Suspended chain, Mythical creature supports
  • SizeH 36 cm (14 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This Anglo-Indian temple bell is cast from dark brown bronze in a heavy period design. The piece features an ornate scrollwork arch supported by mythical creature uprights, resting on elephant bases, with a small bell suspended from the top loop by a short chain. The surface exhibits an unpolished, lightly cleaned finish with darker patination in the recessed details and subtle golden highlights on raised edges. A small pointed finial caps the top of the arch above the hanging loop, and the elephants stand upon distinct rectangular footplates. Measuring 36 cm high, 26 cm wide, and 12 cm deep, this decorative object suits placement on an office desk or library table to serve as a functional accent piece in a traditional interior workspace.

FAQs

Table bells were widely used in nineteenth and early twentieth-century households and offices as functional call devices for domestic staff or colleagues. During the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, imperial trade brought decorative South Asian metalwork into Western interiors, popularising intricate cast-bronze frames featuring animal and mythological motifs.

These items were predominantly crafted using lost-wax or sand-casting methods in bronze or heavy brass. Craftsmen hand-chased the detailed figures after casting, applying chemical or heat-based patination to achieve a rich, dark surface finish.

Authentic period examples display signs of hand-chasing, unevenness consistent with traditional casting, and natural wear to contact points such as suspension links and bell strikers. Genuine aged patination shows gradual colour variation in recessed areas rather than a uniform modern chemical coat.

An antique bronze bell serves as a tactile focal point on an executive desk, sideboard, or mantelpiece. Integrating dark metal accessories alongside leather-bound books, natural timber, or modern minimalist surfaces creates subtle textural contrast.

Dust the item regularly with a soft dry microfiber cloth. Avoid abrasive metal polishes or liquid cleaners, as these can permanently remove the original historic patina and diminish the depth of the metal finish.
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