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Art Nouveau Figural Double Sided Hotel Front Desk Call Bell
Art Nouveau Figural Double Sided Hotel Front Desk Call Bell

Art Nouveau Figural Double Sided Hotel Front Desk Call Bell

Located in Milan, IT

Splendid Art Nouveau Young Boy Figural Double Sided Hotel Front Desk Call Bell Marked Dep.

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1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Call Bell

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Antique American Student Converted Twin Oil Lamp By Bradley & Hubbard 1800's
Antique American Student Converted Twin Oil Lamp By Bradley & Hubbard 1800's

Antique American Student Converted Twin Oil Lamp By Bradley & Hubbard 1800's

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Art Brass tables, call bells, candlestick holders, clocks, match safes, lamps, architectural grilles

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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Call Bell

Materials

Brass

English Burl Wood Armchair with Leather Upholstery and Turned Disc Feet
English Burl Wood Armchair with Leather Upholstery and Turned Disc Feet

English Burl Wood Armchair with Leather Upholstery and Turned Disc Feet

Located in Atlanta, GA

the form, while the legs terminate in subtly flared, turned disc feet—sometimes called bell feet

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Early 20th Century English Antique Call Bell

Materials

Leather, Burl

Mounted Bronze Ships Bell from MV ERIMUS 1922, Thornaby on Tees
Mounted Bronze Ships Bell from MV ERIMUS 1922, Thornaby on Tees

Mounted Bronze Ships Bell from MV ERIMUS 1922, Thornaby on Tees

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

good condition, it is loud and would work well as a dinner bell or to call everyone to gather A great

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1920s Art Deco Antique Call Bell

Materials

Bronze

Bell of the Dutch Colonial VOC Fortress in Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Bell of the Dutch Colonial VOC Fortress in Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Bell of the Dutch Colonial VOC Fortress in Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Located in Amsterdam, NL

the bell of the belfry inside the fort or above the gate, used to call people to work, or to call the

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Mid-18th Century Sri Lankan Antique Call Bell

Materials

Bronze

Cast Iron Outdoor Bell on Bracket, Arts and Crafts Style, 1920, Rustic
Cast Iron Outdoor Bell on Bracket, Arts and Crafts Style, 1920, Rustic

Cast Iron Outdoor Bell on Bracket, Arts and Crafts Style, 1920, Rustic

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

loud and would work well as a door bell or to call everyone to gather or even to leave the pub at last

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1920s Arts and Crafts Antique Call Bell

Materials

Iron

Buffalo Pottery Ye Town Crier plate, 1908
Buffalo Pottery Ye Town Crier plate, 1908

Buffalo Pottery Ye Town Crier plate, 1908

By Buffalo Pottery

Located in Kenilworth, IL

. The plate features a man with a bell that calls all to attention as he reads breaking news while a

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Early 1900s American Antique Call Bell

Materials

Ceramic

Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900

Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900

$3,580

H 29.5 in Dm 7.75 in

Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terra cotta object was part of the

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Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Antique Call Bell

Materials

Terracotta

Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900

Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terra cotta object was part of the

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Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Antique Call Bell

Materials

Terracotta

Antique L. M. Ericsson AC110 Iron Skeleton Telephone Taxen Eiffel Dachshund #3
Antique L. M. Ericsson AC110 Iron Skeleton Telephone Taxen Eiffel Dachshund #3

Antique L. M. Ericsson AC110 Iron Skeleton Telephone Taxen Eiffel Dachshund #3

By L.M. Ericsson

Located in Sweden, SE

Numa Peterson hired Ericsson to adjust some telephones from the Bell Telephone Company. This inspired

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Call Bell

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

L. M. Ericsson BC 2000 Telephone Made in 1900 Designed as Old Times Book Press
L. M. Ericsson BC 2000 Telephone Made in 1900 Designed as Old Times Book Press

L. M. Ericsson BC 2000 Telephone Made in 1900 Designed as Old Times Book Press

By L.M. Ericsson

Located in Sweden, SE

telephone company in 1883 called Stockholms Allmänna Telefonaktiebolag. As Bell would not deliver equipment

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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Call Bell

Materials

Metal, Brass

Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900

Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900

$3,580

H 26.5 in Dm 11 in

Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terracotta form would have been a

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Early 20th Century Nigerien Antique Call Bell

Materials

Terracotta

Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900

Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terra cotta object was part of the

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Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Antique Call Bell

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Shell Work Diorama Scene
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Shell Work Diorama Scene

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Shell Work Diorama Scene

Located in London, GB

called “The bell inn” with trade sign outside, windmill and lots more. The glass is from the 19th century

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1920s British Folk Art Antique Call Bell

Materials

Pine

Silver Writing Set, with Hallmarks, Antonio J. Santa Cruz, Cordoba, Spain, 1773
Silver Writing Set, with Hallmarks, Antonio J. Santa Cruz, Cordoba, Spain, 1773

Silver Writing Set, with Hallmarks, Antonio J. Santa Cruz, Cordoba, Spain, 1773

By Antonio Jose de Santa Cruz

Located in Madrid, ES

lines that extend in the caps, finished. Two of them, smaller, have holes in the lids. The bell to call

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1770s Spanish Rococo Antique Call Bell

Materials

Silver

Silver Writing Set, Vicente Roces, Zaragoza, Spain, circa 1760
Silver Writing Set, Vicente Roces, Zaragoza, Spain, circa 1760

Silver Writing Set, Vicente Roces, Zaragoza, Spain, circa 1760

Located in Madrid, ES

leaky lid, which could have been used for the drying sand and therefore called grit. The bell, used to

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1760s Spanish Rococo Antique Call Bell

Materials

Silver

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Set of Hound-Form Cast Iron Andirons
Set of Hound-Form Cast Iron Andirons

Set of Hound-Form Cast Iron Andirons

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H 27 in W 13.75 in D 25 in

Set of Hound-Form Cast Iron Andirons

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

over the years produced Art Brass tables, call bells, candlestick holders, clocks, match safes, lamps

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Call Bell

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Turn of Century Ivory Sex Netsuke (Bonerific)
Antique Turn of Century Ivory Sex Netsuke (Bonerific)

Antique Turn of Century Ivory Sex Netsuke (Bonerific)

Located in Brunswick, ME

goods including sewing machines, call bells and match safes. In 1859, with the discovery of oil in

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Early 20th Century Antique Call Bell

Materials

Brass

Bradley Hubbard B&H Gold/Gilded Bookends Federal Neoclassical Building w/Columns
Bradley Hubbard B&H Gold/Gilded Bookends Federal Neoclassical Building w/Columns

Bradley Hubbard B&H Gold/Gilded Bookends Federal Neoclassical Building w/Columns

Located in Brunswick, ME

goods including sewing machines, call bells and match safes. In 1859, with the discovery of oil in

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Early 20th Century American Antique Call Bell

Materials

Iron

Fine/Detailed Gilded Antique B&H Cast Polo Players on Horseback Antique Bookends
Fine/Detailed Gilded Antique B&H Cast Polo Players on Horseback Antique Bookends

Fine/Detailed Gilded Antique B&H Cast Polo Players on Horseback Antique Bookends

Located in Brunswick, ME

added other lines of household goods including sewing machines, call bells and match safes. In 1859

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Early 20th Century American Antique Call Bell

Materials

Iron

Goldscheider Austria Romantic  Brown Terracotta Sculpture, 1900s
Goldscheider Austria Romantic  Brown Terracotta Sculpture, 1900s

Goldscheider Austria Romantic Brown Terracotta Sculpture, 1900s

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H 25.99 in W 16.54 in D 11.82 in

Goldscheider Austria Romantic Brown Terracotta Sculpture, 1900s

By Friedrich Goldscheider

Located in Mondovì cn, Italia

country man who is about to ring the bell to call all the peasants to the meal, a typical gesture of the

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Call Bell

Materials

Terracotta

1900s French Brass Call Bell
1900s French Brass Call Bell

1900s French Brass Call Bell

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H 3.1 in W 5.1 in D 5.1 in

1900s French Brass Call Bell

Located in High Point, NC

A brass bell created in 1900s France. Small, but immediately noticeable, this brass call bell makes

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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Call Bell

Materials

Brass

Chased Silver Plate Servants Service Dining Table Call Bell
Chased Silver Plate Servants Service Dining Table Call Bell

Chased Silver Plate Servants Service Dining Table Call Bell

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A twist gear servants call bell, silver plate, circa late 19th-early 20th century. Meant to sit

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Late 19th Century Unknown International Style Antique Call Bell

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Call Bell, Birmingham, 1898
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Call Bell, Birmingham, 1898

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Call Bell, Birmingham, 1898

Located in London, GB

A delightful English Victorian sterling silver call bell, bearing the makers mark of Samuel Walton

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Call Bell

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

A delightful antique English Victorian sterling silver call bell, bearing the makers mark of the

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1880s English Victorian Antique Call Bell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bronze Flemish Bell, with Clapper, 16th Century
Bronze Flemish Bell, with Clapper, 16th Century

Bronze Flemish Bell, with Clapper, 16th Century

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H 4.73 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in

Bronze Flemish Bell, with Clapper, 16th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

inscription in uppercase and in Latin in the lower zone (“sit nomen domini benedictum”). The so-called "bells

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16th Century Belgian Renaissance Antique Call Bell

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Call Desk Table Bell, W Comyns London 1902
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Call Desk Table Bell, W Comyns London 1902

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Call Desk Table Bell, W Comyns London 1902

By William Comyns

Located in London, GB

A delightful antique English Edwardian sterling silver call bell, bearing the makers mark of the

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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Call Bell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bronze Flemish Bell, Signed and Dated, Morell, 1556
Bronze Flemish Bell, Signed and Dated, Morell, 1556

Bronze Flemish Bell, Signed and Dated, Morell, 1556

Located in Madrid, ES

.), and father of Juan Morel Ribera, who exercised the same trade. The so-called "bells of Mechelen" to be

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16th Century Belgian Renaissance Antique Call Bell

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Gilt and Silvered Bronze Table Bell, 19th Century
Antique Victorian Gilt and Silvered Bronze Table Bell, 19th Century

Antique Victorian Gilt and Silvered Bronze Table Bell, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A charming Victorian silver plated and gilt bronze call bell in the form of a set dining table

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1850s English Victorian Antique Call Bell

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Hand bell or bell, “from Malinas”. Bronze. 16th century.
Hand bell or bell, “from Malinas”. Bronze. 16th century.

Hand bell or bell, “from Malinas”. Bronze. 16th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

speak of almost industrial production) that enjoyed the greatest diffusion were these bells called "de

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16th Century European Renaissance Antique Call Bell

Materials

Bronze, Other

Bronze Bell, 16th Century
Bronze Bell, 16th Century

Bronze Bell, 16th Century

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H 4.93 in W 3.08 in D 3.08 in

Bronze Bell, 16th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

diffusion were these bells called "from Mechelen" because they came from this Flemish city. The success of

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16th Century European Renaissance Antique Call Bell

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Bronze

Bronze Bell, Mechelen, 16th Century
Bronze Bell, Mechelen, 16th Century

Bronze Bell, Mechelen, 16th Century

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H 5.12 in W 3.15 in L 5.12 in

Bronze Bell, Mechelen, 16th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

development that were most widely enjoyed these bells called "Malines" by proceeding in this Flemish city. The

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16th Century Belgian Renaissance Antique Call Bell

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Bronze

Mechelen bell. Bronze. 16th century.
Mechelen bell. Bronze. 16th century.

Mechelen bell. Bronze. 16th century.

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H 4.73 in W 2.96 in D 2.96 in

Mechelen bell. Bronze. 16th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

diffusion were these bells called "Malines" because they come from this Flemish city. The success of the

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16th Century European Renaissance Antique Call Bell

Materials

Bronze, Other

Mechelen bronze bell. 16th century
Mechelen bronze bell. 16th century

Mechelen bronze bell. 16th century

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H 5.12 in W 3.35 in D 3.35 in

Mechelen bronze bell. 16th century

Located in Madrid, ES

Flemish bell, “from Mechelen”. Bronze. Century XVI. Hand bell made of bronze, with clapper

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16th Century European Renaissance Antique Call Bell

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Bronze, Other

Brass Bell on a Cast Iron Bracket
Brass Bell on a Cast Iron Bracket

Brass Bell on a Cast Iron Bracket

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H 11 in W 6 in D 9 in

Brass Bell on a Cast Iron Bracket

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Brass bell on a cast iron Bracket Brass Bell on an iron wall bracket, this is a good brass bell

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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Call Bell

Materials

Brass

Antique Tapestry Sonnet, Hand Embroidered, Bronze  Antique Bell Ribbon
Antique Tapestry Sonnet, Hand Embroidered, Bronze  Antique Bell Ribbon

Antique Tapestry Sonnet, Hand Embroidered, Bronze Antique Bell Ribbon

Located in Bastogne, BE

sonnette bell, bell) - an outdated name, a room bell to call servants. Sonnet was needed to call the

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1920s Unknown Antique Call Bell

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Ships Bell with Naval Broad Arrow Stamp
19th Century Ships Bell with Naval Broad Arrow Stamp

19th Century Ships Bell with Naval Broad Arrow Stamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

very loud and would work well as a door bell or to call everyone to gather or even to leave the pub at

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Late 19th Century International Style Antique Call Bell

Materials

Brass

Japanese Huge Antique "Hand Hammered" Shinto Temple Bell Ex Shrine
Japanese Huge Antique "Hand Hammered" Shinto Temple Bell Ex Shrine

Japanese Huge Antique "Hand Hammered" Shinto Temple Bell Ex Shrine

Located in South Burlington, VT

bell calls kami, allowing one to acquire positive power and authority while repelling evil. Please

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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Call Bell

Materials

Copper

Large Antique Bronze French Ships Bell with New Wall Mounting Bracket
Large Antique Bronze French Ships Bell with New Wall Mounting Bracket

Large Antique Bronze French Ships Bell with New Wall Mounting Bracket

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

very good original un polished condition, it is very loud and would work well as a door bell or to call

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1880s Industrial Antique Call Bell

Japanese Huge Old Signed Bronze Temple Bell with Bold Sound, 27 Inches
Japanese Huge Old Signed Bronze Temple Bell with Bold Sound, 27 Inches

Japanese Huge Old Signed Bronze Temple Bell with Bold Sound, 27 Inches

Located in South Burlington, VT

attractive and desirable work of art. This distinctive dragon headed bell called ryuzu and remarkable

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Call Bell

Materials

Bronze

Large 18th Century Wrought Iron Gate Overthrow from Poitiers France
Large 18th Century Wrought Iron Gate Overthrow from Poitiers France

Large 18th Century Wrought Iron Gate Overthrow from Poitiers France

Located in Dallas, TX

goes to the church of Notre-Dame-la-Grande, with the intention of ringing the bells to call the

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18th Century French Antique Call Bell

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique JWR Sterling Silver .925 Dinner Table Butler Service Call Bell 37g
Antique JWR Sterling Silver .925 Dinner Table Butler Service Call Bell 37g

Antique JWR Sterling Silver .925 Dinner Table Butler Service Call Bell 37g

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage JWR sterling silver hand bell / dinner bell with ornate pierced handle. 1.5” x 2.5

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Call Bell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dolphin Andirons, Bradley & Hubbard, Meriden, Connecticut, circa 1886-1900
Dolphin Andirons, Bradley & Hubbard, Meriden, Connecticut, circa 1886-1900

Dolphin Andirons, Bradley & Hubbard, Meriden, Connecticut, circa 1886-1900

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Downingtown, PA

formed a company which they named simply Bradley and Hubbard. By 1856, they were producing call bells and

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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Call Bell

Materials

Iron

Large Antique Bronze Ships Bell
Large Antique Bronze Ships Bell

Large Antique Bronze Ships Bell

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

to call everyone to gather or even to leave the pub at last orders The front of the bell shows where

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19th Century British Colonial Antique Call Bell

Materials

Bronze

Tibetan Bronze Prayer Bell, c. 1800
Tibetan Bronze Prayer Bell, c. 1800

Tibetan Bronze Prayer Bell, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

This small bronze bell is the lower half of a Tibetan ceremonial bell called a dril-bu. This

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Early 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Call Bell

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Huge Antique Shinto Suzu Temple Bell
Japanese Huge Antique Shinto Suzu Temple Bell

Japanese Huge Antique Shinto Suzu Temple Bell

Located in South Burlington, VT

ringing a Shinto bell calls kami, allowing one to acquire positive power and authority while repelling

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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Call Bell

Materials

Copper

Bradley & Hubbard Bookends-Ancient Greek Temple Columns & Arch
Bradley & Hubbard Bookends-Ancient Greek Temple Columns & Arch

Bradley & Hubbard Bookends-Ancient Greek Temple Columns & Arch

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Downingtown, PA

which they named simply Bradley and Hubbard. By 1856, they were producing call bells and sewing machines

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Early 20th Century American Craftsman Antique Call Bell

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Bold Sound Shinto Suzu Temple Bell+ Tassels
Japanese Antique Bold Sound Shinto Suzu Temple Bell+ Tassels

Japanese Antique Bold Sound Shinto Suzu Temple Bell+ Tassels

Located in South Burlington, VT

entrances. It is said that ringing a Shinto bell calls kami, allowing one to acquire positive power and

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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Call Bell

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Copper

Pair of Traditional Ghungroo Bells Dancing Anklet Bracelets, Rajasthan India
Pair of Traditional Ghungroo Bells Dancing Anklet Bracelets, Rajasthan India

Pair of Traditional Ghungroo Bells Dancing Anklet Bracelets, Rajasthan India

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

. Sometimes they are fastened to a lovely string or chord. In North India, you can find ankle bells called

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Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Antique Call Bell

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Metal

Huge Antique Bronze Elephant Bell, Thai Karen Hill Tribal Find
Huge Antique Bronze Elephant Bell, Thai Karen Hill Tribal Find

Huge Antique Bronze Elephant Bell, Thai Karen Hill Tribal Find

Located in South Burlington, VT

what is called Vedic Sanskrit. Bell measures 13.5 inches tall and 8.75 inches wide and 5 inches

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Early 20th Century Thai Edwardian Antique Call Bell

Materials

Bronze

Japan Beautiful Large Antique Bronze Temple Bell Emits Bold Pleasing Sound
Japan Beautiful Large Antique Bronze Temple Bell Emits Bold Pleasing Sound

Japan Beautiful Large Antique Bronze Temple Bell Emits Bold Pleasing Sound

Located in South Burlington, VT

it an attractive and desirable work of art. This distinctive dragon headed bell called ryuzu and

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Call Bell

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Large Old Signed Bronze Bonsho Temple Bell- Great Display , 19 Inches
Japanese Large Old Signed Bronze Bonsho Temple Bell- Great Display , 19 Inches

Japanese Large Old Signed Bronze Bonsho Temple Bell- Great Display , 19 Inches

Located in South Burlington, VT

distinctive dragon headed bell called ryuzu and remarkable protrusions called chi chi or nyu are crafted by

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Call Bell

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Bronze

Japanese Historical Rare Bronze Bell 1765, Signed Monk Jou Ron, Soothing Sound
Japanese Historical Rare Bronze Bell 1765, Signed Monk Jou Ron, Soothing Sound

Japanese Historical Rare Bronze Bell 1765, Signed Monk Jou Ron, Soothing Sound

Located in South Burlington, VT

attractive and desirable work of art. This distinctive dragon headed bell handle called ryuzu and remarkable

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Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Call Bell

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Bronze

Japanese Large Old Signed Bronze Temple Bell with Bold Sound, 19 Inches
Japanese Large Old Signed Bronze Temple Bell with Bold Sound, 19 Inches

Japanese Large Old Signed Bronze Temple Bell with Bold Sound, 19 Inches

Located in South Burlington, VT

headed bell called ryuzu and remarkable protrusions called chi chi or nyu are crafted by generations old

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Late 19th Century Japanese Showa Antique Call Bell

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Bronze

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Temple Bell with Resonating Sound, Signed 21 Inches
Japanese Big Antique Bronze Temple Bell with Resonating Sound, Signed 21 Inches

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Temple Bell with Resonating Sound, Signed 21 Inches

Located in South Burlington, VT

distinctive dragon headed bell called ryuzu and remarkable protrusions called chi chi or nyu are crafted by

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Call Bell

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Bronze

Japanese Big Bold Antique Shinto Suzu Temple Bell Rare Find and Signed
Japanese Big Bold Antique Shinto Suzu Temple Bell Rare Find and Signed

Japanese Big Bold Antique Shinto Suzu Temple Bell Rare Find and Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Suzu bells drape over entrances. It is said that ringing a Shinto bell calls kami, allowing one to

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Call Bell

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Copper

Japanese Big Bold Antique Shinto Suzu Temple Bell Rare Find and Signed
Japanese Big Bold Antique Shinto Suzu Temple Bell Rare Find and Signed

Japanese Big Bold Antique Shinto Suzu Temple Bell Rare Find and Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Suzu bells drape over entrances. It is said that ringing a Shinto bell calls kami, allowing one to

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Call Bell

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Copper

Japanese Huge 18 Inch Antique Temple Shinto Prayer Bell, Genuine Historical Item
Japanese Huge 18 Inch Antique Temple Shinto Prayer Bell, Genuine Historical Item

Japanese Huge 18 Inch Antique Temple Shinto Prayer Bell, Genuine Historical Item

Located in South Burlington, VT

Shinto shrines, large Suzu bells drape over entrances. It is said that ringing a Shinto bell calls kami

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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Call Bell

Materials

Copper

Japanese Huge Old Blue Signed Bronze Temple Bell with Bold Sound, 24 Inches
Japanese Huge Old Blue Signed Bronze Temple Bell with Bold Sound, 24 Inches

Japanese Huge Old Blue Signed Bronze Temple Bell with Bold Sound, 24 Inches

Located in South Burlington, VT

it an attractive and desirable work of art. This distinctive dragon headed bell called ryuzu and

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Late 19th Century Japanese Showa Antique Call Bell

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Large Old Signed Bronze Bonsho Temple Bell with Bold Sound, 19 Inches
Japanese Large Old Signed Bronze Bonsho Temple Bell with Bold Sound, 19 Inches

Japanese Large Old Signed Bronze Bonsho Temple Bell with Bold Sound, 19 Inches

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese bronze temple bells have a handle of dragon heads called ryuzu, protrusions called chi chi or nyu

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Call Bell

Materials

Bronze

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

ormolu or gilt brass hotel reception desk or servant tap call table bell. Brass wire handle with three

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Call Bell

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Alabaster, Metal

Rare Miniature Horse Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Sculpture by Watrous
Rare Miniature Horse Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Sculpture by Watrous

Rare Miniature Horse Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Sculpture by Watrous

Located in Miami Beach, FL

. had been making bell toys for over forty years according to a 1918 ad. D. W. was to answer the call of

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Early 20th Century North American Antique Call Bell

Materials

Sterling Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold Garnet Pendant
14 Karat Yellow Gold Garnet Pendant

14 Karat Yellow Gold Garnet Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

is set with seven beautiful faceted garnets, set in gold bezel setting. These bells are also-called

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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Call Bell

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Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Butler Bell Push Japanese Ivory Figure on Tortoise Shell
Edwardian Butler Bell Push Japanese Ivory Figure on Tortoise Shell

Edwardian Butler Bell Push Japanese Ivory Figure on Tortoise Shell

Located in London, Greenwich

An Edwardian country house butler bell push. This truly is the Rolls Royce of call bell pushes. A

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Call Bell

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Ivory

Brass Dolphin-Form Andirons
Brass Dolphin-Form Andirons

Brass Dolphin-Form Andirons

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H 13.5 in W 7.25 in D 13.5 in

Brass Dolphin-Form Andirons

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

(1852-1940) was formed in Meriden, Connecticut, and over the years produced Art Brass tables, call bells

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Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Revival Antique Call Bell

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Brass Candlesticks
Pair of Brass Candlesticks

Pair of Brass Candlesticks

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H 12.25 in W 6 in D 6 in

Pair of Brass Candlesticks

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Meriden, Connecticut, and over the years produced Art Brass tables, call bells, candlestick holders

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Call Bell

Materials

Brass

Hand-painted "Lunch" Sign
Hand-painted "Lunch" Sign

Hand-painted "Lunch" Sign

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H 30.25 in W 96.5 in D 2 in

Hand-painted "Lunch" Sign

Located in Aurora, OR

This great old hand painted sign came from a restaurant called O'Neil's Dinner Bell in Schodack

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Call Bell

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Small Size Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Glass
Early 20th Century Small Size Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Glass

Early 20th Century Small Size Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Glass

Located in Raalte, NL

Old candle lantern lantern also called bell jar with carved brass frame and peacock heads on which

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Early 20th Century European Antique Call Bell

Materials

Brass

Storybook Style Vintage Ceiling Light Fixture with Original Smoke Bells, 1920s
Storybook Style Vintage Ceiling Light Fixture with Original Smoke Bells, 1920s

Storybook Style Vintage Ceiling Light Fixture with Original Smoke Bells, 1920s

Located in Prescott, AZ

look cast into them. Original glass shades commonly called "smoke bells" (from when oil lamps and

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1920s American Tudor Antique Call Bell

Materials

Iron, Cut Steel

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1930s French Art Deco Hand-Carved Oak Box, Geometric Design, Excellent
1930s French Art Deco Hand-Carved Oak Box, Geometric Design, Excellent

1930s French Art Deco Hand-Carved Oak Box, Geometric Design, Excellent

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This is a 1930s French Art Deco hand-carved oak box, showcasing a unique blend of craftsmanship and geometric flair characteristic of the Art Deco period. Solid oak wood, noted for i...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Antique Call Bell

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Oak

Art Nouveau Perfume Bottle with Ornate Sterling Overlay c. 1890's
Art Nouveau Perfume Bottle with Ornate Sterling Overlay c. 1890's

Art Nouveau Perfume Bottle with Ornate Sterling Overlay c. 1890's

Located in Louisville, KY

This beautiful piece of functional art is a gorgeous reflection of the Art Nouveau era from which it came. Used primarily as a perfume bottle, this stunning work of art was created b...

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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Call Bell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ronson 1936 Pik a Cig Magic Monkey Striker Touch Lighter & Cigarette Dispenser
Ronson 1936 Pik a Cig Magic Monkey Striker Touch Lighter & Cigarette Dispenser

Ronson 1936 Pik a Cig Magic Monkey Striker Touch Lighter & Cigarette Dispenser

$3,188Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 8.46 in

Ronson 1936 Pik a Cig Magic Monkey Striker Touch Lighter & Cigarette Dispenser

By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works

Located in Miami, FL

Art deco magic monkey mechanical dispenser box designed by Ronson. An extremely rare and very decorative mechanical desk box, created in the city of Newark, New Jersey United States...

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1930s American Art Deco Antique Call Bell

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Steel

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Located in London, GB

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

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Late 19th Century European Moorish Antique Call Bell

Materials

Wrought Iron

A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk
A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk

A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk

By Gerard and Leonard Valk

Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL

A magnificent and very rare early 18th century celestial table globe produced by Gerard and Leonard Valk. Established at the end of the previous century by Gerard Valk, and assisted ...

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Early 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Call Bell

Materials

Other

New Haven Clock Co. Art Nouveau Style Table Clock
New Haven Clock Co. Art Nouveau Style Table Clock

New Haven Clock Co. Art Nouveau Style Table Clock

$1,500

H 14.74 in W 7.75 in D 7.18 in

New Haven Clock Co. Art Nouveau Style Table Clock

By New Haven Clock Company

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is an Art Nouveau Style Table Clock. It depicts a small balloon shape clock mounted in copper color metal. A standing young nymph is adorning the front of the case while holding...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Call Bell

Materials

Bronze

Iridescent Art Nouveau Foliage Vase w/Silver Mount by Clement Massier
Iridescent Art Nouveau Foliage Vase w/Silver Mount by Clement Massier

Iridescent Art Nouveau Foliage Vase w/Silver Mount by Clement Massier

By Clement Massier

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Call Bell

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau Bat Inkwell by Unknown French Artist
Art Nouveau Bat Inkwell by Unknown French Artist

Art Nouveau Bat Inkwell by Unknown French Artist

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Little is known about the origins of this amazing piece, apart from it being from France, circa 1900. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, ...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Call Bell

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Conifer Clock by Joself Kratina
Art Nouveau Conifer Clock by Joself Kratina

Art Nouveau Conifer Clock by Joself Kratina

$14,900

H 15.5 in W 9.5 in D 6.75 in

Art Nouveau Conifer Clock by Joself Kratina

By Josef Kratnia

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Czech artist Josef Kratina lived in Paris for several years and was a student of Auguste Rodin. He lived in New York from around 1907 onwards. Note: We highly recommend shipping thr...

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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Call Bell

Materials

Brass

Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame
Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame

Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning Gothic architectural door with strong iron hardware in original frame. This striking and all hand carved door was originally probably part of a church or monastery and the ...

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19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Call Bell

Materials

Iron

Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros
Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros

Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Portland, OR

A rare & important pair of antique American Art Nouveau with Gothic frames stained glass doors/windows, by Povey Brothers, Portland Oregon, circa 1900. Over 6.5' in height. Povey Bro...

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Call Bell

Materials

Stained Glass

IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED

IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...

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15th Century and Earlier English Renaissance Antique Call Bell

Materials

Oak

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock
Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock

By Winterhalder and Hofmeier

Located in Danville, CA

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock An important, exhibition quality ormolu bronze bracket clock of massive proportions, the case decorated...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Call Bell

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios Pomegranate Table Lamp
Tiffany Studios Pomegranate Table Lamp

Tiffany Studios Pomegranate Table Lamp

$21,000 / item

H 21.25 in Dm 16 in

Tiffany Studios Pomegranate Table Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Dallas, TX

Tiffany Studios Pomegranate Leaded Glass and Patinated Bronze Table Lamp. A beautiful Tiffany Studios ensemble with a rare and early patinated bronze base with original Bryant socket...

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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Call Bell

Materials

Bronze

French Art Nouveau Wall / Hanging cabinet attributed to Alphonse mucha 1900 wood
French Art Nouveau Wall / Hanging cabinet attributed to Alphonse mucha 1900 wood

French Art Nouveau Wall / Hanging cabinet attributed to Alphonse mucha 1900 wood

By Alphonse Mucha

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Gorgeous French Art Nouveau Wall cabinet / hanging cabinet in the style of Alphonse Mucha 1900. The piece has been carved and hand painted on all 3 sides displaying a work in the si...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Call Bell

Materials

Wood

Tiffany Studios New York "Greek Key" Table Lamp
Tiffany Studios New York "Greek Key" Table Lamp

Tiffany Studios New York "Greek Key" Table Lamp

By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

An alluring and visually rewarding example of Tiffany Studios New York's great "Greek Key" table lamp. Mottled glass in hues of warm amber and bright sunshine yellow soften the wonde...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Call Bell

Materials

Bronze

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Find many varieties of an authentic antique call bell available at 1stDibs. An antique call bell — often made from metal, bronze and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique call bell, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique call bell bearing Victorian, Empire or industrial hallmarks is very popular. A well-made antique call bell has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by John Bell, Josiah Spode and Lane Furniture are consistently popular.

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Prices for an antique call bell start at $199 and top out at $46,424 with the average selling for $1,791.
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