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Antique Silver Reception or Shop Bell
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Antique Silver Reception or Shop Bell

1900 - 1920
Sold 22 March 2017 · The Silver Cabinet
This “Antique Silver Reception or Shop Bell” found a buyer.

It was listed by The Silver Cabinet. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

This is a very attractive example of a reception or retailer's desk bell.

Clearly hallmarked on the side for Birmingham 1912, with the maker's mark of S W Smith & Co. The solid sterling silver bell cover features alternate Art Nouveau-styled panels. The bell stands securely on four splayed feet. The bell works by twisting the finial and it works perfectly.

The silver is in excellent condition, with no tears or dents. The inner bell workings are not silver.

Dimensions:

Height to top of finial: 8cm

Diameter: 7.5cm.

Post and packaging are free within the UK via Royal Mail special delivery. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs. Thank you.

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Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA420928
Dealers Internal Reference
C289
Description
This is a very attractive example of a reception or retailer's desk bell.

Clearly hallmarked on the side for Birmingham 1912, with the maker's mark of S W Smith & Co. The solid sterling silver bell cover features alternate Art Nouveau-styled panels. The bell stands securely on four splayed feet. The bell works by twisting the finial and it works perfectly.

fig 1. Antique Silver Reception or Shop Bell
fig 1. Antique Silver Reception or Shop Bell

The silver is in excellent condition, with no tears or dents. The inner bell workings are not silver.

Dimensions:

Height to top of finial: 8cm

Diameter: 7.5cm.

Post and packaging are free within the UK via Royal Mail special delivery. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs. Thank you.

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Please note: payment by credit or debit card can be made by pressing the ‘pay now’ button on the item page - A PayPal account is not needed.
The Silver Cabinet
Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA420928
Dealers Internal Ref
C289
The Silver Cabinet
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014
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Location
West Midlands
United Kingdom
Verified Since May 2014
Items For Sale 122
Items Sold 588
The Silver Cabinet
Verified Since May 2014
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Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Verified
May 2014
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122
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588
Antique Silver Reception or Shop Bell
Antique Silver Reception or Shop Bell
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Antique Silver Reception or Shop Bell
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 7.5 cm (3 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)
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