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What is a bell pull used for?
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A bell pull is used for calling servants to a specific room in a home. During the Victorian era, owners of large estates installed elaborate bell systems. One bell pull went in every room and connected to a series of labeled bells in the servants' work area. When a person used the pull, the bell representing that room would ring to call a servant. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique bell pulls.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Bohemian Beaded Bell Pull
Located in New York, NY
Bohemian beaded bell pull. Nineteenth century hand tied blown clear and amethyst glass
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Czech Bohemian Curtains and Valances
Materials
Blown Glass, Beads
Victorian Beaded Bell Pull
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian clear and blue trimmed beaded glass bell pull with white opaline pull
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Decorative Art
Materials
Glass
Victorian Beaded Bell Pull
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian multi colored beaded glass bell pull with gold beaded border and maroon tassel
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Decorative Art
Materials
Glass
Antique Venetian Solid Bronze Servant Bell with Red Velvet and Bronze Bell Pull
Located in Doha, QA
Pull, a very rare piece.
The Bell itslef and the pull are both decorated with typical venetian royal
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Architectural Elements
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Pair of Antique Yellow and Green Floral Needlepoint Tapestry Wall Hangings
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Victorian needlepoint tapestry wall hangings (bell pulls) with vertical floral
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Tapestries
Materials
Fabric
Reverse Painted Classique Floral Table Lamp
By Classique
Located in Toledo, OH
. Two sockets with bell pulls. "Classique" stamped on stem with shield. Detailed with side scrolls
Category
Early 20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
