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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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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 made in France in the late 19th century.
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
(In tranlsation from Latin). So it says on the Bell.
An absolutely unique Venetian Servant Bell with a Velvet golden threads Bell Pull, a very rare piece.
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
The shaped and footed platform or stand with a central carrying handle and three fitted sections housing two inkwells and a sandwell all with removable lids, extending outward from t...
Category
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Inkwells
Large Edwardian Panelled Mahogany Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Other decorative features include a row of egg and dart moulding below the shelf and old servants bell hardware to either side, telling the story of this unique architectural piece.
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Mahogany, Wood
Antique French Carved Mahogany Baroque Revival Dining Table with Two Leaves 1900
Located in Portland, OR
The table skirts have a whimsical feature, each side is fitted with button that when pressed would have sounded a servant's bell, the bell presses would have been wired and have run ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Baroque Revival Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
