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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
19th Century Large Patinated Bronze Bell Pull
Located in London, GB
Large patinated bronze bell pull, nineteenth century.
Overall depth of 17 cm
Category
Antique 19th Century Doors and Gates
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Late 19th Century English Needlepoint Bell Pull
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-late 19th century English needlepoint bell pull. A very rare & splendid example with gilt
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Thread, Yarn
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
