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When were Bell pulls used?

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When were Bell pulls used?
Bell pulls, often used to ring complex networks of bells, were very common from the late 18th to the early 20th century. They are still used in some applications today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique bell pulls from some of the world’s top sellers.
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 Embroidered Bell Pull
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian needlepoint embroidered bell pull with leaf design and brass ball pull.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Antique Tapestry Bell Pull
Located in Queens, NY
Antique bell pull made of a tapestry band and a pressed brass ornament.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antiquities

Materials

Brass

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

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