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Good Victorian Brass Country House Counter Bell
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Good Victorian Brass Country House Counter Bell

19th century
Description

This VICTORIAN BRASS COUNTER BELL, dating from circa 1890, has a good ring when the button is pressed.

Ideal for use in Hotel Reception, on a Shop Counter, in a Country House or a Kitchen.

Height: 3.5 inches (9 cm)

Diameter: 4.5 inches (11.5 cm)

Express delivery within the UK is included. We ship Worldwide and are happy to quote for Overseas Shipping on request.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Declaration

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Counter Bell to the Victorian era.

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SA1051686
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Description
This VICTORIAN BRASS COUNTER BELL, dating from circa 1890, has a good ring when the button is pressed.

Ideal for use in Hotel Reception, on a Shop Counter, in a Country House or a Kitchen.

Height: 3.5 inches (9 cm)

Diameter: 4.5 inches (11.5 cm)

Express delivery within the UK is included. We ship Worldwide and are happy to quote for Overseas Shipping on request.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Counter Bell to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1051686
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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A Victorian brass counter bell featuring a circular stepped base, a domed bell top, and a central spherical push plunger.
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Archive I A Victorian brass counter bell featuring a circular stepped base, a domed bell top, and a central spherical push plunger.

Good Victorian Brass Country House Counter Bell

Archive II A Victorian brass counter bell featuring a circular stepped base, a domed bell top, and a central spherical push plunger. View II
Archive III A Victorian brass counter bell featuring a circular stepped base, a domed bell top, and a central spherical push plunger. View III
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Shaun King Antiques

Shaun King Antiques
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Norfolk
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A Victorian brass counter bell featuring a circular stepped base, a domed bell top, and a central spherical push plunger.
GOOD VICTORIAN BRASS COUNTRY HOUSE COUNTER BELL
Ref: SA1051686
A Victorian brass counter bell featuring a circular stepped base, a domed bell top, and a central spherical push plunger.
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  • ObjectCounter Bell
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Steel
  • ColourWarm Gold
  • MotifsSpherical push button, Domed bell casing, Stepped circular base
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 11.5 cm (5 in) x D 11.5 cm (5 in)

This Victorian country house counter bell is made of brass and steel with a warm gold colour. The piece dates from circa 1890 and follows a traditional design comprising a domed bell casing mounted over a stepped circular base, completed by a central vertical post holding a small spherical push button at the top. The metal surfaces show visible minor tarnishing, surface scuffs and age-related wear from historical use on counters and desks. The bell measures 9 cm high by 11.5 cm wide and 11.5 cm deep. It can be placed today on an office desk, a shop counter, a hotel reception desk, a country house hallway table, or a kitchen counter for practical ringing use or as a decorative historic accessory.

FAQs

A Victorian counter bell, often referred to as a desk bell or service bell, is a mechanical call bell featuring a domed metal shell and a central plunger. Popularised during the 19th century, these devices were standard fixtures on hotel reception desks, shop counters, and domestic service quarters to summon staff or attendants.

These bells were primarily cast from brass or bronze, chosen for their acoustic clarity and durable properties. The internal striking mechanism typically consists of an iron or steel spring and clapper, while the outer bell dome was often nickel-plated or left as polished brass attached to a cast base.

Authentic 19th-century examples display cast metal construction with hand-finished threads and mechanical joinery rather than modern Phillips screws or plastic components. Marks of age include natural patination in crevices, slight wear on the push button, and makers registry stamps or numerical casting marks beneath the base.

Place the bell on a home office desk, entrance hall console table, or library shelf as a functional decorative object. Pairing polished brass accessories with dark wood surfaces, leather-bound books, or textured marble creates a focused visual accent.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry microfibre cloth to remove fingerprints and surface debris. If polishing is desired, apply a small amount of non-abrasive brass cleaner sparingly, avoiding the internal mechanical joints to prevent residue buildup.
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