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Victorian Handbell
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Victorian Handbell

19th century
Description

A very superior quality late Victorian handbell and likely a presentation piece. With a lovely turned Lignum Vitae handle copped with a brass stud. In brilliant condition and appears to have had little use (too good to ring). Would make a really nice present or great for getting the kids in.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
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witchantiques.com has dated this Victorian Brass Handbell to the Victorian era.

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SA990526
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B-603
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Description
A very superior quality late Victorian handbell and likely a presentation piece. With a lovely turned Lignum Vitae handle copped with a brass stud. In brilliant condition and appears to have had little use (too good to ring). Would make a really nice present or great for getting the kids in.
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

witchantiques.com has dated this Victorian Brass Handbell to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA990526
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B-603
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A Victorian brass handbell featuring a polished flare-mouthed bell and a dark turned wood handle with ribbed detailing.
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Archive I A Victorian brass handbell featuring a polished flare-mouthed bell and a dark turned wood handle with ribbed detailing.

Victorian Handbell

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Archive III A Victorian brass handbell featuring a polished flare-mouthed bell and a dark turned wood handle with ribbed detailing. View III
Archive IV A Victorian brass handbell featuring a polished flare-mouthed bell and a dark turned wood handle with ribbed detailing. View IV
Archive V A Victorian brass handbell featuring a polished flare-mouthed bell and a dark turned wood handle with ribbed detailing. View V
Archive VI A Victorian brass handbell featuring a polished flare-mouthed bell and a dark turned wood handle with ribbed detailing. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian brass handbell featuring a polished flare-mouthed bell and a dark turned wood handle with ribbed detailing. View VII
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Higher Walton Mill
Higher Walton Rd
Higher Walton
Preston
Lancashire
PR5 4DJ
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A Victorian brass handbell featuring a polished flare-mouthed bell and a dark turned wood handle with ribbed detailing.
Victorian Handbell
Ref: SA990526
A Victorian brass handbell featuring a polished flare-mouthed bell and a dark turned wood handle with ribbed detailing.
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During the Victorian period, handbells were widely used for practical communication in households, schools, churches, and public service roles such as town criers. Cast brass handbells produced clear, resonant tones capable of carrying across large rooms or outdoor spaces.

Victorian handbells typically combine a cast brass or bronze bell body with a turned hardwood or ebony handle. The components are secured using a threaded steel rod running through the centre of the handle, topped with a brass finial nut.

Authentic 19th-century handbells exhibit hand-turned wooden handles with subtle irregularities, original iron or steel clappers inside, and cast brass bells showing concentric turning lines from historic lathe finishing. Maker marks or tuning numbers may also be stamped near the shoulder or interior rim.

An antique brass handbell functions well as a decorative accent on an office desk, console table, or library bookshelf. Pairing polished brass metalware with dark wood surfaces or stacked books creates a refined accent within traditional or dark academia interior schemes.

The brass body should be dusted regularly with a soft cloth and cleaned using specialised metal polish to prevent tarnish, taking care to avoid contact with the wood. The wooden handle requires occasional treatment with wax polish to maintain the finish and prevent drying or splitting.
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