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Rare Polished Pig / Hog Mechanical Bell, C.1890
Located in Bath, GB
screwed construction. The mechanical bell can be would from the underside and then rung either by the
Category

Antique 1890s German Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Rare Polished Pig / Hog Mechanical Bell, C.1890
Rare Polished Pig / Hog Mechanical Bell, C.1890

Rare Polished Pig / Hog Mechanical Bell, C.1890

H 3.5 in W 6.75 in D 3.25 in
Large Antique Solid Brass and Cast Iron Mechanical 'Fight' Style Bell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This solid brass and cast metal mechanical bell has no maker's marks, but believed to have been
Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Antique Solid Brass and Cast Iron Mechanical 'Fight' Style Bell
Large Antique Solid Brass and Cast Iron Mechanical 'Fight' Style Bell

Large Antique Solid Brass and Cast Iron Mechanical 'Fight' Style Bell

H 7.5 in W 16 in D 14.5 in
Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911
By Grey & Co, Birmingham
Located in Bath, GB
Rare to come across one of these highly sought-after desk bells in sterling silver. It is the
Category

Vintage 1910s European Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Iron

Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911
Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911

Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911

H 2 in W 5.38 in D 3 in
Antique Cast Metal Figural & Mechanical Robed Woman Dinner or Service Bell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique dinner or service counter bell is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Steel

Antique Cast Metal Figural & Mechanical Robed Woman Dinner or Service Bell
Antique Cast Metal Figural & Mechanical Robed Woman Dinner or Service Bell

Antique Cast Metal Figural & Mechanical Robed Woman Dinner or Service Bell

H 9.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Antique Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Solid Silver Butler's Bell Push No. 59
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
(apparently) original mechanical components. Simply a wonderful bell push from Jensen! Date: Early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Silver

Antique Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Solid Silver Butler's Bell Push No. 59
Antique Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Solid Silver Butler's Bell Push No. 59

Antique Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Solid Silver Butler's Bell Push No. 59

H 1.63 in Dm 2.88 in
Gama Fire Brigade Ladder Truck Tin Toy Car Vintage Germany 1945-49
Located in Nuernberg, DE
include - mechanical ringing bell. In very good condition, with aging in a few spots but is still a great
Category

20th Century German Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Gama Fire Brigade Ladder Truck Tin Toy Car Vintage Germany 1945-49
Gama Fire Brigade Ladder Truck Tin Toy Car Vintage Germany 1945-49

Gama Fire Brigade Ladder Truck Tin Toy Car Vintage Germany 1945-49

H 4.25 in W 9.25 in D 2.88 in
Central Park Pinball Machine, 1966 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
 targets (12), Left and right dual outlanes. Mechanical backbox animation (monkey rings bell every 100
Category

Vintage 1960s American Games

Materials

Metal

Central Park Pinball Machine, 1966 USA
Central Park Pinball Machine, 1966 USA

Central Park Pinball Machine, 1966 USA

H 69.75 in W 26 in D 56 in
Antique Folk Art Byron Mechanical Bells
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Folk Art Byron mechanical bells on wooden board.
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Metal

Antique Folk Art Byron Mechanical Bells
Antique Folk Art Byron Mechanical Bells

Antique Folk Art Byron Mechanical Bells

H 17.5 in W 54.25 in D 3.5 in
Rare Polished Pig / Hog Mechanical Bell c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
screwed construction. The mechanical bell can be would from the underside and then rung either by the
Category

Antique 1890s German Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Rare Polished Pig / Hog Mechanical Bell c.1890
Rare Polished Pig / Hog Mechanical Bell c.1890

Rare Polished Pig / Hog Mechanical Bell c.1890

H 3 in W 7.25 in D 3 in
Rare Novelty / Figural Mechanical Bell in Early Celluloid, circa 1900, Owl
Located in Bath, GB
. The metal underside reveals the wind up mechanism, the bell is rung by pressing the beak; a loud
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Other

Rare Novelty / Figural Mechanical Bell in Early Celluloid, circa 1900, Owl
Rare Novelty / Figural Mechanical Bell in Early Celluloid, circa 1900, Owl

Rare Novelty / Figural Mechanical Bell in Early Celluloid, circa 1900, Owl

H 2.5 in Dm 4 in
Antique Mechanical Tortoise Bell With Faux Shell, c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
Extremely hard to find, these German made mechanical bells with the faux Cellulose tortoiseshell
Category

Vintage 1920s German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Mechanical Tortoise Bell With Faux Shell, c.1920
Antique Mechanical Tortoise Bell With Faux Shell, c.1920

Antique Mechanical Tortoise Bell With Faux Shell, c.1920

H 2 in W 5.75 in D 3.25 in
Rare Tortoise Mechanical Desk Bell with Mother of Pearl Shell
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous and rare example of a novelty German mechanical bell made from a silver coloured metal
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Rare Tortoise Mechanical Desk Bell with Mother of Pearl Shell
Rare Tortoise Mechanical Desk Bell with Mother of Pearl Shell

Rare Tortoise Mechanical Desk Bell with Mother of Pearl Shell

H 2 in W 6 in D 3 in
Antique Cast Brass or Polished Bronze Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell, Pig
Located in Bath, GB
pig with a quality screwed construction. The mechanical bell can be would from the underside and then
Category

Antique 1890s German Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Antique Cast Brass or Polished Bronze Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell, Pig
Antique Cast Brass or Polished Bronze Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell, Pig

Antique Cast Brass or Polished Bronze Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell, Pig

H 3.25 in W 6.25 in D 2.5 in
Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Mechanical Desk Bell, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
oak and silver plated fittings. This mechanical bell is operated by fulling the knob at the front
Category

Antique 1890s Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Mechanical Desk Bell, circa 1890
Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Mechanical Desk Bell, circa 1890

Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Mechanical Desk Bell, circa 1890

H 7.5 in Dm 6.5 in
Bell & Ross Titanium BR-X1 Ltd Ed Skeleton Chronograph Mechanical Wristwatch
By Bell & Ross
Located in Vannes, FR
Limited edition of 250 pieces. Movement: Calibre BR-CAL.313. Self-winding mechanical movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Bell & Ross Titanium BR-X1 Ltd Ed Skeleton Chronograph Mechanical Wristwatch
Bell & Ross Titanium BR-X1 Ltd Ed Skeleton Chronograph Mechanical Wristwatch

Bell & Ross Titanium BR-X1 Ltd Ed Skeleton Chronograph Mechanical Wristwatch

W 1.74 in D 0.52 in Dm 1.58 in L 10.04 in
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise
Located in Bath, GB
This example has been professionally polished in our workshop. The bell is mechanical and and
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise

H 3.75 in W 7 in L 3.75 in
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise
Located in Bath, GB
This example has been professionally polished in our workshop. The bell is mechanical and and
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise

H 2.25 in W 7 in D 3.75 in
Antique English Sterling Silver Mechanical Table Bell, 1889
By Samuel Walton Smith & Co.
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent Victorian mechanical table bell beautifully pierced or reticulated with floral and
Category

Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Mechanical Table Bell, 1889
Antique English Sterling Silver Mechanical Table Bell, 1889

Antique English Sterling Silver Mechanical Table Bell, 1889

H 4 in Dm 4 in
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell Tortoise / Turtle
Located in Bath, GB
. The bell is mechanical and and when wound up from the underside will give out an authoritative shrill
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell Tortoise / Turtle
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell Tortoise / Turtle

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell Tortoise / Turtle

H 2.25 in W 7 in D 3.75 in
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk or Counter Bell, Tortoise
Located in Bath, GB
. The bell is mechanical and when wound up from the underside will give out an authoritative shrill when
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk or Counter Bell, Tortoise
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk or Counter Bell, Tortoise

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk or Counter Bell, Tortoise

H 2.25 in W 7 in D 3.75 in
Mechanical 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bell with Edelweiss Flower Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Mechanical 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bell with Edelweiss Flower Charm- This 3D charm features a
Category

20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold

Mechanical 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bell with Edelweiss Flower Charm
Mechanical 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bell with Edelweiss Flower Charm

Mechanical 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bell with Edelweiss Flower Charm

W 0.67 in L 0.79 in
Antique German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
. The bell is mechanical and when wound up from the underside will give out an authoritative shrill when
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Late Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Antique German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise, circa 1900
Antique German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise, circa 1900

Antique German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise, circa 1900

H 2.25 in W 6.75 in D 3.5 in
Wrought Iron Door Bell
Located in Doylestown, PA
An unusual wrought-iron mechanical door bell, circa 1870, elaborately decorated with flowers
Category

Antique 19th Century American Architectural Elements

Wrought Iron Door Bell
Wrought Iron Door Bell

Wrought Iron Door Bell

H 72 in W 12 in D 17 in
Rare Antique English Sterling Silver Table Bell, 1895 by George Unite
By George Unite
Located in Bath, GB
A particularly fine late Victorian solid / sterling silver mechanical desk or table bell. A
Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Antique English Sterling Silver Table Bell, 1895 by George Unite
Rare Antique English Sterling Silver Table Bell, 1895 by George Unite

Rare Antique English Sterling Silver Table Bell, 1895 by George Unite

H 4.25 in Dm 4.63 in
Antique 1860s Complete Mechanical Crank Doorbell by Taylor Brass and Cast Iron
Located in New York, NY
one of the earliest known manufactures of mechanical bells. Brass cover with a cast iron. It operates
Category

Antique 1860s American Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique 1860s Complete Mechanical Crank Doorbell by Taylor Brass and Cast Iron
Antique 1860s Complete Mechanical Crank Doorbell by Taylor Brass and Cast Iron

Antique 1860s Complete Mechanical Crank Doorbell by Taylor Brass and Cast Iron

H 5.125 in W 6.375 in D 4.25 in
Vintage Schatz Brass Nautical Ship's Clock & Schatz Royal Mariner Barometer Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
and is a unique mechanical clock with a bell chiming movement that sailors have used for decades to
Category

Late 20th Century German Late Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Schatz Brass Nautical Ship's Clock & Schatz Royal Mariner Barometer Set
Vintage Schatz Brass Nautical Ship's Clock & Schatz Royal Mariner Barometer Set

Vintage Schatz Brass Nautical Ship's Clock & Schatz Royal Mariner Barometer Set

H 4.5 in W 17 in D 9 in
Santa Claus in a Sleigh Wind Up Toy Japan, circa 1953
Located in Incline Village, NV
Entitled "Mechanical Santa Claus with Bell", this charming all tin toy is lithographed in Christmas
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Santa Claus in a Sleigh Wind Up Toy Japan, circa 1953
Santa Claus in a Sleigh Wind Up Toy Japan, circa 1953

Santa Claus in a Sleigh Wind Up Toy Japan, circa 1953

H 3.5 in W 1.63 in D 7 in
Rare figural German mechanical Bulldog bell
Located in New York, NY
This extremely rare bell has a clock work mechanism. You wind it up press the lower jaw and the
Category

Early 20th Century German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Rare figural German mechanical Bulldog bell
Rare figural German mechanical Bulldog bell

Rare figural German mechanical Bulldog bell

W 5 in D 4 in
Large Mechanical Iron Bell from a French Convent
Located in Glamis, Angus
A wonderful iron bell which originated from a convent in Northern France.  Operated by simply
Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Large Mechanical Iron Bell from a French Convent
Large Mechanical Iron Bell from a French Convent

Large Mechanical Iron Bell from a French Convent

H 34 in W 38 in D 14 in
2017 Bell & Ross Tourbillon Micro-Rotor Stainless Steel BR-X2 Wristwatch
By Bell & Ross
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Bell & Ross automatic mechanical calibre BR-CAL.380, which is powered by a visible micro-rotor on the
Category

2010s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

2017 Bell & Ross Tourbillon Micro-Rotor Stainless Steel BR-X2 Wristwatch
2017 Bell & Ross Tourbillon Micro-Rotor Stainless Steel BR-X2 Wristwatch

2017 Bell & Ross Tourbillon Micro-Rotor Stainless Steel BR-X2 Wristwatch

Dm 1.66 in
19th C. French Regency Style Mechanical Drafting Table
Located in Washington, DC
Wonderful mahogany mechanical architect's drafting table, with upward movement and adjustable top
Category

Antique 19th Century French Tables

Materials

Brass

19th C. French Regency Style Mechanical Drafting Table
19th C. French Regency Style Mechanical Drafting Table

19th C. French Regency Style Mechanical Drafting Table

H 30 in W 35.25 in D 22.25 in
Massive Antique French Hobnail Safe
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hobnail Safe with hidden, moving rivet combination Opening to intricate mechanical lock and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Massive Antique French Hobnail Safe
Massive Antique French Hobnail Safe

Massive Antique French Hobnail Safe

H 54.5 in W 34.5 in D 18 in
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Mechanical Bell For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mechanical bell you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, iron and silver, every mechanical bell was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a mechanical bell — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A mechanical bell, designed in the Victorian or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mechanical bell over the years, but those crafted by Grey & Co, Birmingham and Samuel Walton Smith & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mechanical Bell?

A mechanical bell can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,111, while the lowest priced sells for $179 and the highest can go for as much as $12,138.