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How does a butler bell work?
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Butler bells, or servant bells, were stationed outside the kitchen, labeled for the room it belonged to. Upon hearing the bell, the servant would head to the appropriate room for service. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic servant bells from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Servant Bell on 1stDibs
Sterling Silver Figural Female Desktop Servant Bell, Circa 1900
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Victorian sterling silver figural female desktop servant bell unused.
Circa 1890.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French More Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
19th Century French Cast Iron Figurative Servant Bells
Located in Sofia, BG
Here we present two identical cast iron black figurative servant bells in their authentic condition
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Desk Sets
Materials
Iron
Antique Venetian Solid Bronze Servant Bell with Red Velvet and Bronze Bell Pull
Located in Doha, QA
it says on the Bell.
An absolutely unique Venetian Servant Bell with a Velvet golden threads Bell
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Architectural Elements
Materials
Gold, Bronze
French Bronze Louis Philippe Period Inkwell and Bell Set, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
with a servant bell.
Category
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Inkwells
Sir Edwin Lutyens Chimneypiece from Papillon Hall, England
By Edwin Lutyens
Located in London, GB
servants bell to the right. The house was demolished in 1951 and this chimneypiece has been privately owned
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Dinner Bell
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
That's an antique dinner bell with abalone , mother -of-pearl bell on a white marble base. I found
Category
Early 20th Century French Other Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
