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Patinated Antique Steel and Brass Carillon Doorbell
Patinated Antique Steel and Brass Carillon Doorbell

Patinated Antique Steel and Brass Carillon Doorbell

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is an antique carillion doorbell made of steel with brass bells. The patina is absolutely marvelous.

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19th Century American Antique Doorbell

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Victorian Brass Doorbell With Wrought Iron Bracket
Antique Victorian Brass Doorbell With Wrought Iron Bracket

Antique Victorian Brass Doorbell With Wrought Iron Bracket

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique Victorian brass doorbell with wrought iron bracket. Made in England circa 1900, this bronze ships bell has a custom-made wrought iron bracket, ready to install as a doorb...

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Doorbell

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Doorbell With Wrought Iron Bracket
Antique Victorian Brass Doorbell With Wrought Iron Bracket

Antique Victorian Brass Doorbell With Wrought Iron Bracket

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique Victorian brass doorbell with wrought iron bracket. Made in England circa 1900, this bronze ships bell has a custom-made wrought iron bracket, ready to install as a doorb...

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Doorbell

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Doorbell With Wrought Iron Bracket
Antique Victorian Brass Doorbell With Wrought Iron Bracket

Antique Victorian Brass Doorbell With Wrought Iron Bracket

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique Victorian brass doorbell with wrought iron bracket. Made in England circa 1900, this bronze ships bell has a custom-made wrought iron bracket, ready to install as a doorb...

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Doorbell

Materials

Brass

Silver doorbell with relief capsule on the bell
Silver doorbell with relief capsule on the bell

Silver doorbell with relief capsule on the bell

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver table bell with relief capsule and circular base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 317.28 grams. Dimensions: 9x11.5cm. Content: ...

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19th Century European Antique Doorbell

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Bronze Bell With Wrought Iron Bracket
Antique Victorian Bronze Bell With Wrought Iron Bracket

Antique Victorian Bronze Bell With Wrought Iron Bracket

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Made in England circa 1900, this bronze ships bell has a custom-made wrought iron bracket, ready to install as a doorbell. The clapper or clanger is present, and rings true with a w...

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Doorbell

Materials

Brass

Silver door bell with guilloché, blue enamel, Fabergé style
Silver door bell with guilloché, blue enamel, Fabergé style

Silver door bell with guilloché, blue enamel, Fabergé style

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver doorbell with guilloche decoration and blue enamel in the Fabergé style, 19th/20th century.

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19th Century European Antique Doorbell

Materials

Silver

Antique iron wall lamp with bells, 1920s
Antique iron wall lamp with bells, 1920s

Antique iron wall lamp with bells, 1920s

Located in ECHT, NL

Illuminating the doorway and as a doorbell. The door would hit the bells and signal someone was entering.

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Antique Doorbell

Materials

Iron

Antique iron hanging bell from Japan or East Asia/Early 20th century
Antique iron hanging bell from Japan or East Asia/Early 20th century

Antique iron hanging bell from Japan or East Asia/Early 20th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Its ability to be rung makes it practical as a doorbell, while also adding a nostalgic soundscape to the environment.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Doorbell

Materials

Iron

Mid-day, Zuni Village
Mid-day, Zuni Village

Mid-day, Zuni Village

By Frank Reed Whiteside

Located in Missouri, MO

One night, the sixty-three year-old painter answered the doorbell. Two witnesses heard the shot that killed Whiteside and another woman had seen several men loitering in the area.

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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Antique Doorbell

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Crashing Waves

Crashing Waves

By Frank Reed Whiteside

Located in Graton, CA

One night, the sixty-three year-old painter answered the doorbell. Two witnesses heard the shot that killed Whiteside and another woman had seen several men loitering in the area.

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Late 19th Century American Impressionist Antique Doorbell

Materials

Oil

Stunning Antique Hand-Carved Wood Victorian Door Entrance Bell Grand Piece
Stunning Antique Hand-Carved Wood Victorian Door Entrance Bell Grand Piece

Stunning Antique Hand-Carved Wood Victorian Door Entrance Bell Grand Piece

By Liberty & Co.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely rather grand looking Victorian doorbell A very well made and decorative piece in lightly restored condition, we have cleaned waxed a...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Doorbell

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Brass Doorbell With Wrought Iron Bracket
Antique Victorian Brass Doorbell With Wrought Iron Bracket

Antique Victorian Brass Doorbell With Wrought Iron Bracket

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique Victorian brass doorbell with wrought iron bracket. Made in England circa 1900, this bronze ships bell has a custom-made wrought iron bracket, ready to install as a doorb...

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Doorbell

Materials

Brass

Victorian Working Cast Iron Doorbell Matching Crank
Victorian Working Cast Iron Doorbell Matching Crank

Victorian Working Cast Iron Doorbell Matching Crank

Located in New York, NY

Antique Victorian ornate doorbell. Complete with the exterior hand crank. Original porcelain knob on the crank.

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1890s American Victorian Antique Doorbell

Materials

Brass, Iron

Late 1800s Victorian Mechanical Crank Doorbell w Lever Working Condition
Late 1800s Victorian Mechanical Crank Doorbell w Lever Working Condition

Late 1800s Victorian Mechanical Crank Doorbell w Lever Working Condition

Located in New York, NY

Late 1800s Victorian working doorbell made of cast iron with a bronze wash to enhance it's beauty.

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Doorbell

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Arts & Crafts Chime Tubular Bells, Brass Wall-Mounted Dinner Gong ‘Doorbell’
Arts & Crafts Chime Tubular Bells, Brass Wall-Mounted Dinner Gong ‘Doorbell’

Arts & Crafts Chime Tubular Bells, Brass Wall-Mounted Dinner Gong ‘Doorbell’

Located in Verviers, BE

Art & Crafts chime tubular bells, brass wall-mounted dinner gong and doorbell. Brass gong with attractive engraved Art Nouveau design.

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1910s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Doorbell

Materials

Brass

Old Fashion Brass Door Bell
Old Fashion Brass Door Bell

Old Fashion Brass Door Bell

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H 14 in W 6.5 in D 7.75 in

Old Fashion Brass Door Bell

Located in NYC, NY

An intricately carved brass doorbell with a pull chain and supporting hardware incorporating decoration with a sphinx.

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19th Century American Antique Doorbell

Antique Carved Oak Entry Door from France, Circa 1850
Antique Carved Oak Entry Door from France, Circa 1850

Antique Carved Oak Entry Door from France, Circa 1850

Located in Dallas, TX

A previous owner installed a doorbell on the right side of the frame, and the push button hardware remains.

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1850s French Antique Doorbell

Materials

Iron

Study of John Singleton Copley's painting of John Hancock
Study of John Singleton Copley's painting of John Hancock

Study of John Singleton Copley's painting of John Hancock

By John B. Monaco

Located in Soquel, CA

He told his anonymous interviewer that, at the age of fifteen in Livorno, he got his first art lesson by mischievously ringing, repeatedly, the doorbell of an established artist. The...

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1910s American Impressionist Antique Doorbell

Materials

Canvas, Oil

WROUGHT IRON DOORBELL
WROUGHT IRON DOORBELL

WROUGHT IRON DOORBELL

Located in Solebury, PA

FIGURAL WROUGHT IRON DOORBELL

Category

19th Century Unknown Antique Doorbell

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

19th Century Gothic Revival Bronze Doorbell with Faces
19th Century Gothic Revival Bronze Doorbell with Faces

19th Century Gothic Revival Bronze Doorbell with Faces

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century Gothic Revival bronze doorbell with faces.

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19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Doorbell

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Russell & Erwin Mfg Co. Complete Twist Doorbell
Victorian Russell & Erwin Mfg Co. Complete Twist Doorbell

Victorian Russell & Erwin Mfg Co. Complete Twist Doorbell

By Russell & Erwin Manufacturing Co.

Located in Minneapolis, MN

This classic Victorian twist doorbell can add historic charm to any entrance. A mix of brass and iron, the body of this rare hardware includes great decorative ornamentation.

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Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Doorbell

Materials

Brass, Iron

Bronze Figural Spinning Door Bell
Bronze Figural Spinning Door Bell

Bronze Figural Spinning Door Bell

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H 15.75 in W 9 in D 5.75 in

Bronze Figural Spinning Door Bell

Located in Middleburg, VA

When the doorbell is spun by the guest, their arrival at your front door is pleasantly announced.

Category

19th Century Antique Doorbell

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Early 19th Century Chased Silver Rattle With Whistle
Early 19th Century Chased Silver Rattle With Whistle

Early 19th Century Chased Silver Rattle With Whistle

Located in CANNES, FR

There are four small lily of the valley flowers around the rattle as doorbell. The handle of the object is certainly made out of mother of pearl.

Category

Early 19th Century European Antique Doorbell

Materials

Silver

Early 19th Century Chased Silver Rattle With Whistle
Early 19th Century Chased Silver Rattle With Whistle

Early 19th Century Chased Silver Rattle With Whistle

Located in CANNES, FR

There are four small lily of the valley flowers around the rattle as doorbell. The handle of the object is certainly made out of agate stone.

Category

Early 19th Century European Antique Doorbell

Materials

Agate, Silver

House Cleaning
House Cleaning

House Cleaning

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H 18.5 in W 17 in

House Cleaning

Located in London, GB

This charming early work is filled with delightful details, such as the doorbell placed high up the wall so children could not pull it.

Category

19th Century English Antique Doorbell

Materials

Board

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Antique Doorbell For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique doorbell you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique doorbell — often made from metal, brass and iron — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique doorbell you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique doorbell, those designed in Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. Frank Reed Whiteside each produced at least one beautiful antique doorbell that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Doorbell?

Prices for an antique doorbell can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $360 and can go as high as $19,500, while the average can fetch as much as $875.