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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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Shop for Bell Pull on 1stDibs
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 Black Porcelain and Brass Door Bell Pull
Located in London, GB
A Victorian black ceramic and two-tone brass bell pull, back-plate with scalloped edge.
With
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Monumental and Exceptional Early 19th Century Door Bell Pull
Located in Atlanta, GA
A monumental and exceptional early 19th century Door Bell Pull from the South of France
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
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 Bill Bell Pulled Feather Graphic Green and Black Painted Plywood Side
By Bill Bell
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century angular plywood side chairs, painted with a pulled feather black and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
