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Antique English Polished Brass Counter / Desk Bell C.1890
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Antique English Polished Brass Counter / Desk Bell C.1890

19th century
For Sale by Puckerings
Description

A wonderful and highly decorative desk or counter bell, my favourite kind with the more unusual clapper to the side rather than the ones you ring from the top. The hinged clapper is released and gives a clear and authoritative ring.

A true Victorian example, the bell remains in superb condition, and working perfectly. The beautifully decorative cast base measures 4 1/2" x 3 5/8" and stands 4 1/2" tall to top of finial.

Item: 44254

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Physical Dimensions
Height
11.4cm (4.49")
Width
11.4cm (4.49")
Depth
9.2cm (3.62")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this Victorian Brass Desk Bell to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA998907
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44254
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Description
A wonderful and highly decorative desk or counter bell, my favourite kind with the more unusual clapper to the side rather than the ones you ring from the top. The hinged clapper is released and gives a clear and authoritative ring.

A true Victorian example, the bell remains in superb condition, and working perfectly.

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The beautifully decorative cast base measures 4 1/2" x 3 5/8" and stands 4 1/2" tall to top of finial.
Puckerings

Item: 44254

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK

Height
11.4cm (4.49")
Width
11.4cm (4.49")
Depth
9.2cm (3.62")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Victorian Brass Desk Bell to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA998907
Dealers Internal Ref
44254
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A Victorian polished brass counter desk bell featuring a dome top with a grape motif finial, a cast leafy base, and a side lever mechanism.
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Archive I A Victorian polished brass counter desk bell featuring a dome top with a grape motif finial, a cast leafy base, and a side lever mechanism.

Antique English Polished Brass Counter / Desk Bell C.1890

Archive II A Victorian polished brass counter desk bell featuring a dome top with a grape motif finial, a cast leafy base, and a side lever mechanism. View II
Archive III A Victorian polished brass counter desk bell featuring a dome top with a grape motif finial, a cast leafy base, and a side lever mechanism. View III
Archive IV A Victorian polished brass counter desk bell featuring a dome top with a grape motif finial, a cast leafy base, and a side lever mechanism. View IV
Archive V A Victorian polished brass counter desk bell featuring a dome top with a grape motif finial, a cast leafy base, and a side lever mechanism. View V
Archive VI A Victorian polished brass counter desk bell featuring a dome top with a grape motif finial, a cast leafy base, and a side lever mechanism. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian polished brass counter desk bell featuring a dome top with a grape motif finial, a cast leafy base, and a side lever mechanism. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian polished brass counter desk bell featuring a dome top with a grape motif finial, a cast leafy base, and a side lever mechanism. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian polished brass counter desk bell featuring a dome top with a grape motif finial, a cast leafy base, and a side lever mechanism. View IX
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A Victorian polished brass counter desk bell featuring a dome top with a grape motif finial, a cast leafy base, and a side lever mechanism.
Antique English Polished Brass Counter / Desk Bell c.1890
Ref: SA998907
A Victorian polished brass counter desk bell featuring a dome top with a grape motif finial, a cast leafy base, and a side lever mechanism.
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Mechanical counter bells became widely used during the late nineteenth century in hotel lobbies, retail establishments, and private offices to attract service. Prior to electric buzzers, these gravity- or spring-driven brass devices provided a clear, chiming tone across bustling commercial spaces.

Most Victorian call bells were constructed from cast brass or bronze for optimal acoustic resonance and durability. High-grade brass was frequently polished, lacquered, or silver-plated, featuring internal iron or steel spring mechanisms to drive the internal striker.

Authentic period pieces display crisp casting detail alongside natural wear on mechanical points, such as the lever or plunger mechanism. Look for seam lines from two-part sand casting, original steel screws, and uneven oxidisation inside unpolished hollow areas.

In modern interiors, a polished brass bell serves as a tactile decorative accent on a home office desk, library shelf, or hallway console table. Pairing metallic brass with dark timber surfaces or leather accessories complements traditional and dark academia aesthetics.

Dust regularly with a soft microfiber cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners that can strip original protective lacquers. Occasional application of a mild brass polish restores shine, while a tiny drop of mineral oil on the internal spring hinge maintains smooth mechanical action.
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