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Silver opening bell with mosaic reliefs on three half-ball feet
Silver opening bell with mosaic reliefs on three half-ball feet

Silver opening bell with mosaic reliefs on three half-ball feet

$1,196Sale Price|52% Off

H 3.15 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in

Silver opening bell with mosaic reliefs on three half-ball feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver opening table bell with relief mosaic applications and resting on three half-ball shaped feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Boar's Head. Weight: 166.93 g...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Continental Clear and Red Glass Hand Bell, circa 1880
Continental Clear and Red Glass Hand Bell, circa 1880

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.

Category

Antique 1880s More Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Late 19th Century English Set of 4 Brass Bell Weights
Late 19th Century English Set of 4 Brass Bell Weights

Late 19th Century English Set of 4 Brass Bell Weights

$180Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 5.63 in Dm 2.88 in

Late 19th Century English Set of 4 Brass Bell Weights

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 19th century set of 4 brass bell weights, English. An assembled set by W&T Avery, Birmingham, England. Includes: 4lb., 2lb., 1lb, & 8 oz. sizes. Two smallest are not marked by t...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Brass Table Bell by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
Brass Table Bell by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller

Brass Table Bell by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller

By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse

Located in Vienna, AT

Solid brass blackened, designed by Walter Bosse produced by Hertha Baller in the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Silver inkwell with cut-out grid, pen holders, bell & claw-shaped feet
Silver inkwell with cut-out grid, pen holders, bell & claw-shaped feet

Silver inkwell with cut-out grid, pen holders, bell & claw-shaped feet

$2,450Sale Price|30% Off

H 6.3 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in

Silver inkwell with cut-out grid, pen holders, bell & claw-shaped feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with cut-out grid, two pen stands, bell, inkwell, sander and resting on four claw-shaped feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Lisbon Crown. Wei...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Chiseled silver inkwell with cut-out tray, three tanks, bell & claw feet
Chiseled silver inkwell with cut-out tray, three tanks, bell & claw feet

Chiseled silver inkwell with cut-out tray, three tanks, bell & claw feet

$4,271Sale Price|65% Off

H 10.32 in W 7.29 in D 7.29 in

Chiseled silver inkwell with cut-out tray, three tanks, bell & claw feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Chiseled silver inkwell, cut-out tray with three reservoirs, pen holder, bell and resting on four raised feet with claws. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar ...

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Antique 19th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Large Edwardian Style Sterling Silver Bell-Form Inkwell With Hinged Lid
Large Edwardian Style Sterling Silver Bell-Form Inkwell With Hinged Lid

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 for 1927. Maker's mark is rubbed. Measures: 5 inches high x 4 1/2 inches diameter (at...

Category

Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold

Antique Brass Horse Hames Design Sleigh Bells on Stand, Circa 1900
Antique Brass Horse Hames Design Sleigh Bells on Stand, Circa 1900

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

French Bronze Louis Philippe Period Inkwell and Bell Set, circa 1840
French Bronze Louis Philippe Period Inkwell and Bell Set, circa 1840

French Bronze Louis Philippe Period Inkwell and Bell Set, circa 1840

Located in Atlanta, GA

The shaped and footed platform or stand with a central carrying handle and three fitted sections housing two inkwells and a sandwell all with removable lids, extending outward from t...

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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Inkwells

Shell-shaped silver inkwell w/ two tanks, bell & standing on three hollow feet
Shell-shaped silver inkwell w/ two tanks, bell & standing on three hollow feet

Shell-shaped silver inkwell w/ two tanks, bell & standing on three hollow feet

$4,200Sale Price|30% Off

H 7.09 in W 10.44 in D 10.44 in

Shell-shaped silver inkwell w/ two tanks, bell & standing on three hollow feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs, bell and standing on three pierced feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coroa. Weight: 739.55 grams. Dimensions: 18x...

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Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell w/ rack, two reservoirs, pen holder, bell & standing on four feet
Silver inkwell w/ rack, two reservoirs, pen holder, bell & standing on four feet

Silver inkwell w/ rack, two reservoirs, pen holder, bell & standing on four feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with rack, two reservoirs, pen holder, bell and standing on four feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portugal. Brand: Lisbon Crown. Weight: 617.69 grams. Dimensi...

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Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Large Pair of Continental White and Clear Glass Hand Bells, circa 1880
Large Pair of Continental White and Clear Glass Hand Bells, circa 1880

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.

Category

Antique 1880s More Desk Accessories

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Mid Century Table Bell Geisha Brass Wood Statue, Vienna Austria 1950s
Vintage Mid Century Table Bell Geisha Brass Wood Statue, Vienna Austria 1950s

Vintage Mid Century Table Bell Geisha Brass Wood Statue, Vienna Austria 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Found in Austria at an estate sale, this beautiful table bell is a nice addition to any table. Nice mid century collectible to display in your home.

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

A Fine 18th Century Mahogany Bell Top Bracket Clock
A Fine 18th Century Mahogany Bell Top Bracket Clock

A Fine 18th Century Mahogany Bell Top Bracket Clock

$10,088

H 22.45 in W 12.21 in D 7.88 in

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 engraved back plate and the full brass dial signed Pennington, Drury Lane Circa 178...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Silver inkwell with two tanks, bell, pen holder and set on three raised feet
Silver inkwell with two tanks, bell, pen holder and set on three raised feet

Silver inkwell with two tanks, bell, pen holder and set on three raised feet

$3,850Sale Price|30% Off

H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Silver inkwell with two tanks, bell, pen holder and set on three raised feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs, bell, pen holder and set on three raised feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portugal. Brand: Lisbon Crown. Weight: 579.89 grams. Dimensions...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Antique Mahogany Petite Rolltop Desk with Leather Surface, 1860
Antique Mahogany Petite Rolltop Desk with Leather Surface, 1860

Antique Mahogany Petite Rolltop Desk with Leather Surface, 1860

$1,575Sale Price|81% Off

H 55.5 in W 35.5 in D 22.5 in

Antique Mahogany Petite Rolltop Desk with Leather Surface, 1860

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Wonderful antique English mahogany petite roll top desk having all the bells and whistles including working curved roll top that reveals cubbies and little drawers with a pull out dr...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Brass Bells in Shape of Ladies, 19th Century, Set of 2
Antique Victorian Brass Bells in Shape of Ladies, 19th Century, Set of 2

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 Crinoline dress. They were both made in England during the 1860s. Despite their size of 12...

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Antique 1860s English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Silver inkwell with rack, bell, two tanks, pen holder and set on four claw feet
Silver inkwell with rack, bell, two tanks, pen holder and set on four claw feet

Silver inkwell with rack, bell, two tanks, pen holder and set on four claw feet

$4,200Sale Price|30% Off

H 7.88 in W 4.14 in D 4.14 in

Silver inkwell with rack, bell, two tanks, pen holder and set on four claw feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with rack, bell, two reservoirs, pen stand and resting on four claw feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Lisbon Crown. Weight: 596.45 grams. Di...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Cricket Egg Cup Presentation Table Piece
Cricket Egg Cup Presentation Table Piece

Cricket Egg Cup Presentation Table Piece

$524

H 8.27 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in

Cricket Egg Cup Presentation Table Piece

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

James Deakin & Sons used the 'Desk Bell' mark to identify without doubt a Deakin product.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Fine and Rare Large 19th C Chinoiserie Inkwell with Porcelain Bell and Ink Pot
Fine and Rare Large 19th C Chinoiserie Inkwell with Porcelain Bell and Ink Pot

Fine and Rare Large 19th C Chinoiserie Inkwell with Porcelain Bell and Ink Pot

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine and large 19th century Chinoiserie inkwell with raised decoration and fine gilt bronze mounts. Porcelain inkpots and a porcelain bell.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

George III Mahogany Bell Top Bracket Clock by Paul Rimbault, London
George III Mahogany Bell Top Bracket Clock by Paul Rimbault, London

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 four finials surmounted by a brass hinged carrying handle standing on a stepped, rais...

Category

Antique 1770s English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

George III Style Automaton Musical Bell Striking Figure Bronze Bracket Clock
George III Style Automaton Musical Bell Striking Figure Bronze Bracket Clock

George III Style Automaton Musical Bell Striking Figure Bronze Bracket Clock

$62,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.25 in W 13.25 in D 7.5 in

George III Style Automaton Musical Bell Striking Figure Bronze Bracket Clock

Located in Danville, CA

A large English George III Style Musical Automaton bracket clock. The gorgeous gilt bronze case is decorated with beautiful brass casting applications. There is a large pagoda on the...

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Late 20th Century American George III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

German 19th Century Bracket Clock, Walnut with Westminster Chimes on 8 Bells
German 19th Century Bracket Clock, Walnut with Westminster Chimes on 8 Bells

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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Antique Late 19th Century German Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Roman Charioteer Napoleon III Bronze Table Bell Fountain Pen Brush
Antique Roman Charioteer Napoleon III Bronze Table Bell Fountain Pen Brush

Antique Roman Charioteer Napoleon III Bronze Table Bell Fountain Pen Brush

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Highly unusual brush for cleaning fountain pens in the shape of a Roman charioteer. This outstanding object doubles also as a table bell with a doublefaced clapper. The bell is made...

Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

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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Antique 19th Century German Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Iron

An English Silverplate Champagne Cooler, Early 20th Century
An English Silverplate Champagne Cooler, Early 20th Century

An English Silverplate Champagne Cooler, Early 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

The base stamps ‘JD & S BP’ accompanied by a figural trademark depicting a desk bell, attribute the manufacture of the cooler to James Deakin & Sons of Sheffield after 1886 a...

Category

Early 20th Century English Renaissance Revival Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Desk / Dinner Bell c.1886
Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Desk / Dinner Bell c.1886

Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Desk / Dinner Bell c.1886

By James Garrard

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Victorian solid silver desk or dinner bell. The bell, of heavy gauge features a mermaid mythical woman as the figure.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Brass and Chrome Machine Age Bell Shade Reading Desk Lamp
Brass and Chrome Machine Age Bell Shade Reading Desk Lamp

Brass and Chrome Machine Age Bell Shade Reading Desk Lamp

$483Sale Price|40% Off

H 13 in W 7 in D 11 in

Brass and Chrome Machine Age Bell Shade Reading Desk Lamp

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Machine Age brass and chrome bell shaped reading desk lamp. Measures: 13"H x 7" W x 11" D.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Desk Table Lamp with Bell Shaped Glass Shade
Art Deco Desk Table Lamp with Bell Shaped Glass Shade

Art Deco Desk Table Lamp with Bell Shaped Glass Shade

$345Sale Price|40% Off

H 16 in W 6.5 in D 9 in

Art Deco Desk Table Lamp with Bell Shaped Glass Shade

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Art Deco desk table lamp bell shape glass shade and wood and chrome trim.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

20th Century Tiffany Studios Desk Lamp , Gilt Brass Bell-Shaped Shade, Model 424
20th Century Tiffany Studios Desk Lamp , Gilt Brass Bell-Shaped Shade, Model 424

20th Century Tiffany Studios Desk Lamp , Gilt Brass Bell-Shaped Shade, Model 424

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Tarry Town, NY

A rare and finely executed early 20th century desk lamp produced by Tiffany Studios in the United States, circa 1910.

Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

JAMES DEAKIN & SONS 1911 Chester Curved Vesta Matches Box In .925 Sterling
JAMES DEAKIN & SONS 1911 Chester Curved Vesta Matches Box In .925 Sterling

JAMES DEAKIN & SONS 1911 Chester Curved Vesta Matches Box In .925 Sterling

By James Deakin & Sons

Located in Miami, FL

To avoid any confusion with the production of another Sheffield manufacturer having the same initials JD&S (James Dixon & Sons) the firm used in its silverplate production a ...

Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Max Bill Sun Desk Lamp Gold Anodized Aluminum, Switzerland 1955
Max Bill Sun Desk Lamp Gold Anodized Aluminum, Switzerland 1955

Max Bill Sun Desk Lamp Gold Anodized Aluminum, Switzerland 1955

By Max Bill

Located in Vienna, AT

This double bell shaped desk light does not appear large in pictures but effectively it's pretty large with a max height of 23.2".

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

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Find many varieties of an authentic desk bell available at 1stDibs. A desk bell — often made from metal, brass and silver — can elevate any home. Find 97 options for an antique or vintage desk bell now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a desk bell — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right desk bell, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made desk bell over the years, but those crafted by Walter Bosse, Hertha Baller and Carl Auböck are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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