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Antique English Victorian Brass Desk Bell, Circa 1880's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Brass Desk Bell, Circa 1880's.
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Brass

Antique English Victorian Brass Desk Bell, Circa 1880-1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Brass Desk Bell, Circa 1880-1890.
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Brass

Victorian Brass Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian brass courtesy counter top bell, reception desk bell Made in solid brass, in good
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Brass

Victorian Decorative Iron Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Decorative Iron Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell Made and cast in iron, in
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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Iron

Brass Counter Top Courtesy Bell, Reception Desk Bell Made in Solid Brass
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Brass Counter Top Courtesy Bell, Reception Desk Bell Made in solid brass, in good condition and
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1880s Victorian Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Brass

Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911
By Grey & Co, Birmingham
Located in Bath, GB
Rare to come across one of these highly sought-after desk bells in sterling silver. It is the
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1910s European Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Iron, Sterling Silver

19th century English Sterling silver Desk bell reception service bell
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Rare Solid Silver Counter Reception Bell Turn Mechanism Hallmarked Birmingham Deakin Fracis 1886
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19th Century English Rococo Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Polished Brass Counter / Desk Bell c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and highly decorative desk or counter bell, my favourite kind with the more unusual
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Brass

Antique English Polished Brass Counter / Desk Bell c.1890
Antique English Polished Brass Counter / Desk Bell c.1890
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H 4.5 in W 4.5 in D 3.63 in
Rare Polished Pig / Hog Mechanical Bell, C.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A rare find, this fabulous figural desk bell was cast in metal in the form of a pig with a quality
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1890s German Late Victorian Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Metal

Antique Rare Polished Pig / Hog Mechanical Bell, C.1890
Rare Polished Pig / Hog Mechanical Bell, C.1890
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H 3.5 in W 6.75 in D 3.25 in
Antique 1928 Sterling Silver Bell Inkwell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sterling silver inkwell has been realistically modelled in the form of a bell. The surface of this
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1920s English Antique Desk Bell

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Sterling Silver

Rare Victorian Gilt Bronze Table Bell
By Gustav Bergmann
Located in Dereham, GB
Rare Victorian Gilt Bronze Table Bell. In the Form of a Circular dining table. The Etched Table
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19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Bronze

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
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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Iron

1920s Antique Arts & Crafts Danish Sterling Silver Table Bell
By Georg Jensen
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Danish sterling silver table bell in the Arts & Crafts
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1920s Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Bell

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Sterling Silver

Red Spiral Blown Glass Hand Bell, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
A red spiral blown with a white lip and clear spiral twist handle with clear dripped glass clacker.
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1880s Antique Desk Bell

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Art Glass

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.
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Early 1900s French Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Silver

Large Red and White Glass Hand Bell, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
large red bell with white 'combed' decoration and clear handle with clear dripped glass clacker.
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1880s Antique Desk Bell

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Blown Glass

Antique English Victorian Brass Tavern Candlestick with Service Bell
Located in Plainview, NY
A late 19th century antique English Victorian brass tavern candlestick with service bell. The brass
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Brass

Continental Clear and Red Glass Hand Bell, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Red spiral blown with white lip and clear spiral twist handle and marble clacker.
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1880s Antique Desk Bell

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Art Glass

Large Edwardian Style Sterling Silver Bell-Form Inkwell With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Large, Edwardian-style, sterling silver, bell-form inkwell, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked
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1920s English Edwardian Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold

Antique Brass Horse Hames Design Sleigh Bells on Stand, Circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique brass horse hames design sleigh bells on stand, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Brass

French Bronze Louis Philippe Period Inkwell and Bell Set, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
with a servant bell.
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1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Desk Bell

Large Pair of Continental White and Clear Glass Hand Bells, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
White bells with red lip and internal red spiral handles with clear dripped glass clacker.
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1880s Antique Desk Bell

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Blown Glass

A Fine 18th Century Mahogany Bell Top Bracket Clock
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An 18th century mahogany and ormolu mounted bell top bracket clock. The 8-day movement with finely
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Gilt Bronze Desk Set
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine English gilt bronze serpentine desk set with bell, sander, inkpot and candleholders.
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Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Desk Set
Gilt Bronze Desk Set
H 9 in W 12 in D 10.5 in
Antique Victorian Brass Bells in Shape of Ladies, 19th Century, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A couple of cast table bells in the shape of fashionable ladies. The little one showcases a
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1860s English Victorian Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Brass

Antique English Carlton House Desk with Marquetry & Brass Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Carlton House desk or writing table is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in England in
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Bell

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Brass

Very Fine Edwardian Desk Attributed to Edward and Roberts
By Edward & Roberts
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Edwardian richly patinated mahogany desk attributed to Edward and Roberts. Line inlaid
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Early 20th Century English Antique Desk Bell

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Brass

Fine and Rare Large 19th C Chinoiserie Inkwell with Porcelain Bell and Ink Pot
Located in Dallas, TX
mounts. Porcelain inkpots and a porcelain bell.
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Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Desk Bell

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Bronze

Unusual quality antique Victorian desk set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual quality antique Victorian desk set having a quality shaped brass stand with a circular
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Desk Bell

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Brass

Unusual quality antique Victorian desk set
Unusual quality antique Victorian desk set
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H 10.63 in W 14.38 in D 8.27 in
George III Mahogany Bell Top Bracket Clock by Paul Rimbault, London
By Paul Rimbault
Located in Norwich, GB
George III bracket clock by Paul Rimbault, London Finely figured mahogany bell top case with
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1770s English Antique Desk Bell

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Mahogany

Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood inlaid Carlton House desk. with Letter boxes. circa 1880s
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1880s English Sheraton Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Satinwood

A Stunning Edwardian Desk in the Carlton House Style by Maple of London
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dublin, IE
A Stunning Edwardian, richly patinated mahogany desk in the Carlton house style by Maple of London
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Desk Bell

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Brass

German 19th Century Bracket Clock, Walnut with Westminster Chimes on 8 Bells
Located in Houston, TX
Very handsome walnut clock with ormolu mounts on the sides, front corners and paw feet. Urn type finials grace the top center and top corners. Beveled glass front opening to a face ...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Desk Bell

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Walnut

Desk Set W.M.F figure of justice
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Desk set W.M.F figure of justice Inkwell and bell (bell) Electroplated metal Circa 1900 Origin
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Desk Bell

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Metal

Desk Set W.M.F figure of justice
Desk Set W.M.F figure of justice
H 10.24 in W 14.57 in D 12.6 in
Antique Roman Charioteer Napoleon III Bronze Table Bell Fountain Pen Brush
Located in Munich, Bavaria
outstanding object doubles also as a table bell with a doublefaced clapper. The bell is made out of cast
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Desk Bell

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Bronze

Rare Folk Art Black Forest Root Wood Table Clock w. Bell Ringer Monk, Cuckoo St.
Located in Lisse, NL
another level is the bell striking mechanism. Every six hours the church bell will ring many times, the
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19th Century German Black Forest Antique Desk Bell

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Brass, Iron

Twelve 19th Century Painted and Gilt Metal Desk Accessories
Located in London, GB
In a time of computers and technology, this antique desk set harks back to a more romantic period
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Metal

Large Desk Clock, Victorian, 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
LARGE DESK CLOCK Victorian, 19th Century Brass dial with Roman numerals, marked Adams, 84
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Bell

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Bronze

Large Desk Clock, Victorian, 19th Century
Large Desk Clock, Victorian, 19th Century
H 29.14 in W 19.3 in D 11.82 in
Leather-covered Desk dish with charming dog from the early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Leather-covered Desk Dish with charming dog from the early 20th Century. Made in Austria by J
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Desk Bell

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Steel

Silver Scribe or Desk Writing Set, Platerías Martínez, Madrid, Spain, 1819
By Platerías Martínez
Located in Madrid, ES
Scribe with four inkwells and bell. Silver. Madrid, Silversmiths Martínez, 1819. With contrast
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1810s Spanish Neoclassical Antique Desk Bell

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Silver

Outstanding Quality Large Antique Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Partners Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality large antique carved figured mahogany serpentine shaped partners desk having a
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Early 20th Century English Antique Desk Bell

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Other

Inlaid English Mahogany Hepplewhite Slant Front Desk on Legs
Located in Wilson, NC
Inlaid English mahogany Hepplewhite Slant front desk on legs. It has quarter fans connected by
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1820s English Antique Desk Bell

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Brass

Clock on the Desk, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
museum maintenance. The eight-days going movement. It strikes the every, half hour and hour on it’s bell
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Bell

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Malachite, Bronze

Antique French Parquetry and Bronze Cartonnier Writing Desk with Clock
Located in London, GB
delineated in Roman numerals, the clock movement of eight day duration, and striking the hours on a bell
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Bell

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Bronze

Early Chinoiserie Japanned Leather Top Desk and Chair Set - Nichols and Stone
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful japanned Nichols & Stone chinoiserie desk and matching chair set. The desk itself is
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Early 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Antique Desk Bell

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Metal

Unique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Mantle or Desk Clock w Rare Porcelain Plaques
By W.H. Tooke
Located in Lisse, NL
days clock mechanism runs smoothly with a very low-noise tic-toc and it strikes a silver colored bell
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Late 19th Century German Gothic Revival Antique Desk Bell

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Bronze

19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Marble Top Library Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
strands of delicate bell flowers centered by floral reserves. The corners have carved rosettes and are
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Bell

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Carrara Marble

Antique Early 20th Century Oak Ink Stand with Mythical Creatures Circa 1910
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive, horn and silver plate ink stand partners desk centrepiece, circa 1910. It
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Early 1900s English Antique Desk Bell

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Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand
By Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver desk standish; an
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1840s British Victorian Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand
H 2.3 in W 10.9 in D 11.4 in
Dolphin Inkstand
Located in Cheshire, GB
dolphin mounts, the tail suspending a bell, the beater for which is on mounts to the front near the pen
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Late 19th Century British Antique Desk Bell

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Oak

Dolphin Inkstand
Dolphin Inkstand
H 13.5 in W 17 in D 14 in
19th Century Dolphin Inkstand
Located in Cheshire, GB
dolphin mounts, the tail suspending a bell, the beater for which is on mounts to the front near the pen
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Late 19th Century British Antique Desk Bell

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Oak

19th Century Dolphin Inkstand
19th Century Dolphin Inkstand
H 16.5 in W 18 in D 14 in
Late 19th c. Blick #7 Typewriter and Case c.1890-1892
Located in San Francisco, CA
roll. Unsure if the bell works. Four keys' faces are faded. A general service is recommended
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Desk Bell

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Metal, Steel, Nickel

Antique Green & Silver Mercury Glass Inkwell by W. Lund of London
Located in San Diego, CA
well is bell shaped with a brass hinged lid. There is a metal medallion under glass on the base marked
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Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Desk Bell

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Art Glass

Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Green Glass Inkwell Bottle
Located in Guaynabo, PR
mounted with a scene of sphinxes statues, bell shaped vases, and maidens moving and holding swags. The
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Bell

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Glass

Silver Writing Set, with Hallmarks, Antonio J. Santa Cruz, Cordoba, Spain, 1773
By Antonio Jose de Santa Cruz
Located in Madrid, ES
de Luque and Leiva, Spain, 1773. It shows some fault in some container and adds bell. Silver
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1770s Spanish Rococo Antique Desk Bell

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Silver

Silver Writing Set, Vicente Roces, Zaragoza, Spain, circa 1760
Located in Madrid, ES
curved arm finished in a scroll, and is joined by a hinge to it. The bell, also with helical gallons, is
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1760s Spanish Rococo Antique Desk Bell

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Silver

Silver Inkstand, with Hallmarks, Madrid, Spain, 1779
Located in Madrid, ES
shape of plant elements. Fixed to it are four elements. These, and the bell, present a magnificent
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1770s Spanish Neoclassical Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Silver

19th Century Spencer Hotchkiss & Company Salem Bridge Shelf Clock
Located in Hopewell, NJ
19th century beautiful Salem Bridge shelf clock having 8 day time and bell strike on the hour with
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19th Century American American Classical Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Metal

Georgian Small Ebonised Bracket Clock, Haley & Milner, London
Located in Norwich, GB
mounted silvered bell. Beautiful border engraving to the backplate with conforming brackets and pendulum
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Early 1800s English Antique Desk Bell

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Fruitwood

Antique George III mahogany bracket clock
Located in London, GB
spandrels, having twin chain fusee movement with verge escapement, contained in bell shaped top surmounted
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Desk Bell

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Mahogany

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Antique Desk Bell For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique desk bell you’re looking for. An antique desk bell — often made from metal, brass and silver — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique desk bell — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique desk bell is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Industrial and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique desk bell that is appealing in its simplicity, but A&J Zimmerman Ltd., Henrik Wigström and Quizille Lemcine produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Desk Bell?

An antique desk bell can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,272, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $28,000.
Questions About Antique Desk Bell
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.

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