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19th c. San Francisco "Pac Tel" Telephone Extension Ringer Box c.1890
19th c. San Francisco "Pac Tel" Telephone Extension Ringer Box c.1890

19th c. San Francisco "Pac Tel" Telephone Extension Ringer Box c.1890

Located in San Francisco, CA

This solid oak telephone subset ringer box with intact internal mechanism was custom shop-built in San Francisco by the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company.

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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Ringer

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Antique French Silver and Ceramic Door Bell Push, Bell Ringer
Antique French Silver and Ceramic Door Bell Push, Bell Ringer

Antique French Silver and Ceramic Door Bell Push, Bell Ringer

By Émile Froment-Meurice

Located in NEWARK, GB

A beautiful, rare vintage Silver and Ceramic door bell push. This gorgeous piece is made from silver with a ceramic body, the push shaped like a flower bud, the ceramic body delic...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Ringer

Materials

Sterling Silver

Beautiful Brienz Bear Counter Desk Bell or Service Ringer, Antique Switzerland
Beautiful Brienz Bear Counter Desk Bell or Service Ringer, Antique Switzerland

Beautiful Brienz Bear Counter Desk Bell or Service Ringer, Antique Switzerland

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Bear Statue as desk bell. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a Cabin room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More than ...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Ringer

Materials

Wood

Rare Folk Art Black Forest Root Wood Table Clock w. Bell Ringer Monk, Cuckoo St.
Rare Folk Art Black Forest Root Wood Table Clock w. Bell Ringer Monk, Cuckoo St.

Rare Folk Art Black Forest Root Wood Table Clock w. Bell Ringer Monk, Cuckoo St.

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare and great folk-art workmanship mantel clock for the collectors and enthousiasts. Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling a number of beautiful Black Fores...

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19th Century German Gothic Revival Antique Ringer

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Swedish American Telephone Co Oak Fiddleback Hand Crank Wall Model c1900
Antique Swedish American Telephone Co Oak Fiddleback Hand Crank Wall Model c1900

Antique Swedish American Telephone Co Oak Fiddleback Hand Crank Wall Model c1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

The design includes a receiver with visible text "AMERICAN-TELEPHONE CO." and two prominent ringer bells. The wooden case exhibits classic turn-of-the-century craftsmanship, indicati...

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Early 20th Century Antique Ringer

Materials

Oak

Antique French Style  Chased Repoussé Gilt Telephone with Carved Jade Inset
Antique French Style  Chased Repoussé Gilt Telephone with Carved Jade Inset

Antique French Style Chased Repoussé Gilt Telephone with Carved Jade Inset

Located in Rochester, NY

Made by Bensabott Jewelers of Chicago. Ringer box included. Telephone components made by Kellogg Switchboard & Supply, Chicago.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Ringer

Materials

Jade, Metal, Brass

1907 Antique Ericsson HA100 Wooden Wall Intercom Telephone Switchboard
1907 Antique Ericsson HA100 Wooden Wall Intercom Telephone Switchboard

1907 Antique Ericsson HA100 Wooden Wall Intercom Telephone Switchboard

By L.M. Ericsson

Located in Sweden, SE

This model belongs to the so-called “self-dialing” wall telephones - automatic single-line devices with a galvanic ringer. Thanks to its self-dialing mechanism, this model eliminated...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Ringer

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Georgian Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Dazzling & Rare
Georgian Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Dazzling & Rare

Georgian Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Dazzling & Rare

Located in Northampton, MA

The face of the ring measures 26.71mm x 23.87 and it rises 11.72mm from the surface of the ringer. Bold, glittering and opulent, this is a statement ring you'll want to wear with car...

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Mid-19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Ringer

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver

Sculpture in Polychrome Wood Representing Saint Anthony Hermit
Sculpture in Polychrome Wood Representing Saint Anthony Hermit

Sculpture in Polychrome Wood Representing Saint Anthony Hermit

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

However it is to the pig that he owes the majority of his patronages; pigkeepers, pig sellers, butchers, porc butchers, brush makers who use pig bristle and bell-ringers because of t...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Ringer

Materials

Wood

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1135- A 17th century Spanish bell ringer
1135- A 17th century Spanish bell ringer

1135- A 17th century Spanish bell ringer

Located in Florida, FL

A very rare iron 17th century Spanish bell ringer, having a bronze bell. Very charmimg and completely unique!!

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18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Ringer

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Late 19th Century Carved Wood Bell

Late 19th Century Carved Wood Bell

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H 18 in W 6 in D 6 in

Late 19th Century Carved Wood Bell

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Carved in one single piece of wood and the ringer with leather head.

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Late 19th Century Balinese Arts and Crafts Antique Ringer

Materials

Wood

Meissen Octagonal Dish, Chinoiserie in the Manner of J.G.Höroldt, circa 1735
Meissen Octagonal Dish, Chinoiserie in the Manner of J.G.Höroldt, circa 1735

Meissen Octagonal Dish, Chinoiserie in the Manner of J.G.Höroldt, circa 1735

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Meissen octagonal dish, painted to the centre with a chinoiserie in the manner of J.G.Ho¨roldt with a noisy scene of bell-ringers, a child to one side beating a gong, with various in...

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1730s German Chinoiserie Antique Ringer

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Schoolmaster's Hand Bell, English, Bronze, Walnut, Ringer, Victorian
Antique Schoolmaster's Hand Bell, English, Bronze, Walnut, Ringer, Victorian

Antique Schoolmaster's Hand Bell, English, Bronze, Walnut, Ringer, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, bronze and walnut ringer, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Ringer

Materials

Bronze

Antique Town Clerk's Hand Bell, English, Brass, School Yard Ringer, Edwardian
Antique Town Clerk's Hand Bell, English, Brass, School Yard Ringer, Edwardian

Antique Town Clerk's Hand Bell, English, Brass, School Yard Ringer, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, brass and mahogany school yard ringer, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Ringer

Materials

Brass

Three Asian ceremonial drums or noisemakers
Three Asian ceremonial drums or noisemakers

Three Asian ceremonial drums or noisemakers

Located in Palm Springs, CA

One is metal studded with stones and with an attached ringer?. Another is bone or ivory and wood with a bone or ivory ringer, and the last is a wood one with ivory or bone inlay.

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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Ringer

Materials

Stone, Metal

19thc  Brass Dinner Bell From Pennsylvania
19thc  Brass Dinner Bell From Pennsylvania

19thc Brass Dinner Bell From Pennsylvania

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc walnut handle with a brass bell attached and original iron ringer in the interior.Great sound and wonderful original patina.The condition is very good.

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19th Century American Antique Ringer

Materials

Brass

Eric Bradbury Arts & Crafts Figure of a Faun, circa 1910
Eric Bradbury Arts & Crafts Figure of a Faun, circa 1910

Eric Bradbury Arts & Crafts Figure of a Faun, circa 1910

By Eric Bradbury

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

The base has an incised inscription reading 'Eric Bradbury, Ringer, Sussex, England'.

Category

1910s Antique Ringer

Materials

Pottery

Rare & Unusual 19thc Rooster  Wall Mount Dinner Bell
Rare & Unusual 19thc Rooster  Wall Mount Dinner Bell

Rare & Unusual 19thc Rooster Wall Mount Dinner Bell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic cast iron wall mount dinner bell with full body iron rooster attached.This heavy solid cast iron wall mount rooster and dinner bell with iron ringer.This folky ,cool dinner...

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19th Century American Antique Ringer

Materials

Iron

Bronze mortar. Carlos Fenollera, Valencia, Spain, 1790.
Bronze mortar. Carlos Fenollera, Valencia, Spain, 1790.

Bronze mortar. Carlos Fenollera, Valencia, Spain, 1790.

Located in Madrid, ES

It is known of a Carlos Fenollera, a master bell ringer, who succeeded Josef Pérez in 1796 as a machinist at the University of Valencia, working for the Professors of Mechanics and A...

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1790s Spanish Neoclassical Antique Ringer

Materials

Bronze

Charles Cory & Son Engine Room Signal Bell Double Hammer 18
Charles Cory & Son Engine Room Signal Bell Double Hammer 18

Charles Cory & Son Engine Room Signal Bell Double Hammer 18

Located in Surrey, BC

This beautiful piece of nautical history is easily wall mounted showcasing the double hammer ringer. great piece of nautical history. Established in 1845 at 278 Division St. on th...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Ringer

Materials

Brass

19th C Anthropomorphic Taxidermy Diorama "Who Killed Cock Robin" by Swaysland
19th C Anthropomorphic Taxidermy Diorama "Who Killed Cock Robin" by Swaysland

19th C Anthropomorphic Taxidermy Diorama "Who Killed Cock Robin" by Swaysland

Located in Lowestoft, GB

The grave digger an owl stands with his shovel in the ground, along with the bell ringer. His coffin with name plaque is being carried in with the reverent a blackbird standing ready...

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Ringer

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

Antique Sterling Silver Call Desk Table Bell, George Unite 1886 19th Century
Antique Sterling Silver Call Desk Table Bell, George Unite 1886 19th Century

Antique Sterling Silver Call Desk Table Bell, George Unite 1886 19th Century

By George Unite

Located in London, GB

Of domed circular form with pierced and repoussé foliate decoration, twist action ball finial 'ringer', on a turned ebonised base. Add an elegant touch to your next dining experienc...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Ringer

Materials

Sterling Silver

Exhibition Skeleton Clock by J. Smith & Sons of Clerkenwell
Exhibition Skeleton Clock by J. Smith & Sons of Clerkenwell

Exhibition Skeleton Clock by J. Smith & Sons of Clerkenwell

Located in New Orleans, LA

The clock indicates the time on a pierced, engraved and silvered chapter ring, and the half-hour is struck on the surmounted bell with a hatchet-shaped ringer. Skeleton clocks suc...

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19th Century English Other Antique Ringer

Materials

Metal

York Minster Cathedral Skeleton Clock
York Minster Cathedral Skeleton Clock

York Minster Cathedral Skeleton Clock

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H 19 in W 17 in D 9 in

York Minster Cathedral Skeleton Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

As impressive visually as it is mechanically, the clock indicates the time with blued steel hands on a pierced, engraved and silvered chapter ring, striking on the surmounted bell wi...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Ringer

Materials

Brass

Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock
Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock

Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock

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H 22.5 in W 14.5 in

Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

Time is told by blued steel hands on a pierced, engraved and silvered chapter ring, and the half-hour is struck on the surmounted bell with a hatchet-shaped ringer. Set upon a velvet...

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19th Century English Antique Ringer

Victorian Yellow Gold, Diamond, Ruby Navette Style Cocktail Ring
Victorian Yellow Gold, Diamond, Ruby Navette Style Cocktail Ring

Victorian Yellow Gold, Diamond, Ruby Navette Style Cocktail Ring

Located in Addison, TX

Set in the middle of two tapered shanks this Navette shape elongates the ringer with its north to south look. This ring is perfect for a pop or color for any day look.

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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Ringer

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Small 18th Century George I Period Table Clock by Gamaliel Voyce, c.1725
Small 18th Century George I Period Table Clock by Gamaliel Voyce, c.1725

Small 18th Century George I Period Table Clock by Gamaliel Voyce, c.1725

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Gloucestershire Clock and Watchmakers. 1984, Phillimore, Chichester, pp. 102-107; Grange M. A bell ringer's clock. Antiq Hor 1998; 24(3): 210-216.  

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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Ringer

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

1920's Chinese Art Deco Rug - 8' x 9'9" Red & Blue
1920's Chinese Art Deco Rug - 8' x 9'9" Red & Blue

1920's Chinese Art Deco Rug - 8' x 9'9" Red & Blue

By Walter Nichols

Located in Hanover, MA

He produced rugs that were dead ringers for Helen and Franklin Fette's Peking production.

Category

1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Ringer

Materials

Wool

Antique Art Deco Servant's Ringer Box with Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Dogs
Antique Art Deco Servant's Ringer Box with Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Dogs

Antique Art Deco Servant's Ringer Box with Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Dogs

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This Art Deco servant's call box is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Austria in approximately 1920 in the period Art Deco style. The box itself is composed of metal, and t...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Ringer

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Vintage Ringing Wedding Bell 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Charm Pendant
Vintage Ringing Wedding Bell 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Charm Pendant

Vintage Ringing Wedding Bell 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A vintage 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a ringing wedding bell set with a cultured pearl to the ringer. Unmarked but tested for 18 karat gold. Dimensions: 1.3...

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1920s Italian Antique Ringer

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

20thc Ships Brass Bell
20thc Ships Brass Bell

20thc Ships Brass Bell

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H 7 in W 7 in D 7 in

20thc Ships Brass Bell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

20thc Ships brass bell with rope for a ringer. This could be a dinner bell on the front of a house or mounted on the front of the house.

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Ringer

Materials

Brass

19th C Napoleon III French Mother of Pearl Shell Alabaster and Brass Hotel Bell
19th C Napoleon III French Mother of Pearl Shell Alabaster and Brass Hotel Bell

19th C Napoleon III French Mother of Pearl Shell Alabaster and Brass Hotel Bell

Located in Haarlem, NL

Brass wire handle with three mother of pearl shell panels on an alabaster base, with crescent moon decoration on top and push mechanism ringer. In its original working condition.

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ringer

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

1910 Hid-A-Phone Desk Sculpture plus Telephone
1910 Hid-A-Phone Desk Sculpture plus Telephone

1910 Hid-A-Phone Desk Sculpture plus Telephone

By Hid-a-phone and Western Electric

Located in Peekskill, NY

Also included is an oak wall box (ringer) with a hand crank and exposed brass bells.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Ringer

Materials

Brass

Jugendstil Beer Stein art nouveau WICK WERKE uranium glaze pewter lid am colours
Jugendstil Beer Stein art nouveau WICK WERKE uranium glaze pewter lid am colours

Jugendstil Beer Stein art nouveau WICK WERKE uranium glaze pewter lid am colours

By Merkelbach

Located in Landshut, BY

The following designers either designed pottery for Wick-Werke or applied their decorations to standard pieces.Theodor Otto Hahn, Carl Moos, Paul Neu, Franz Ringer.

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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Ringer

Materials

Pewter

Jugendstil " Deer " Beer Stein art nouveau WICK WERKE  cobalt glaze pewter lid
Jugendstil " Deer " Beer Stein art nouveau WICK WERKE  cobalt glaze pewter lid

Jugendstil " Deer " Beer Stein art nouveau WICK WERKE cobalt glaze pewter lid

By Merkelbach

Located in Landshut, BY

The following designers either designed pottery for Wick-Werke or applied their decorations to standard pieces.Theodor Otto Hahn, Carl Moos, Paul Neu, Franz Ringer.

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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Ringer

Materials

Pewter

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Find many varieties of an authentic antique ringer available at 1stDibs. Each antique ringer for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and bronze. There are many kinds of the antique ringer you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique ringer bearing neoclassical or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique ringer over the years, but those crafted by Western Electric are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Ringer?

An antique ringer can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,850, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $38,314.