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Vintage School Dinner Bell, English, Brass, Playground Ringer, Mid Century
Vintage School Dinner Bell, English, Brass, Playground Ringer, Mid Century

Vintage School Dinner Bell, English, Brass, Playground Ringer, Mid Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Endearing schoolyard charm to this quality mounted bell Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order Superb brass bell presents deep golden tones Set upon a polished brass pl...

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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clapper

Materials

Brass

14K Yellow Gold Opal Inlay and Diamond Liberty Bell Pendant #25407
14K Yellow Gold Opal Inlay and Diamond Liberty Bell Pendant #25407

14K Yellow Gold Opal Inlay and Diamond Liberty Bell Pendant #25407

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Opal Inlay and Diamond Liberty Bell Pendant- This beautifully crafted 14K yellow gold bell pendant showcases a vibrant mosaic opal inlay with a single diamond accent...

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20th Century Contemporary Vintage Clapper

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mid-Century Style Polished Brass Captains Wheel & Anchor Desk Bell
Vintage Mid-Century Style Polished Brass Captains Wheel & Anchor Desk Bell

Vintage Mid-Century Style Polished Brass Captains Wheel & Anchor Desk Bell

Located in San Diego, CA

The center bell features a working clapper operated by a front-facing brass lever handle, while the intricate steering wheel at the top rotates freely, creating an engaging, tactile ...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clapper

Materials

Brass

6 Brass Bells Japanese Suzu Temple Indian Hanuman Monkey Elephant Claw
6 Brass Bells Japanese Suzu Temple Indian Hanuman Monkey Elephant Claw

6 Brass Bells Japanese Suzu Temple Indian Hanuman Monkey Elephant Claw

Located in Dayton, OH

. - Queen Elizabeth I Victorian dress with puffed sleeves and bell clapper legs. - Southern / Colonial / Victorian lady in full dress and hat. - Indian elephant claw cow bell with et...

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20th Century Vintage Clapper

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Toned Hanging Bell with Hand-Painted Elephant and Floral Motifs, I
Vintage Brass Toned Hanging Bell with Hand-Painted Elephant and Floral Motifs, I

Vintage Brass Toned Hanging Bell with Hand-Painted Elephant and Floral Motifs, I

Located in Seattle, WA

The bell retains its original chain and clapper, producing a resonant tone when rung.The top has a large cast loop for hanging, accented with etched detailing.

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clapper

Materials

Metal

Fine British Bronze Ship's Bell with Crowned GR Cipher
Fine British Bronze Ship's Bell with Crowned GR Cipher

Fine British Bronze Ship's Bell with Crowned GR Cipher

Located in Worcester, GB

Cast in heavy bronze with a broad flared rim and retaining its original iron suspension yoke and internal clapper, the bell possesses the character and presence associated with worki...

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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Clapper

Materials

Bronze

1970s Jeff Cross Harmony Hollow Cast Bronze Brutalist - Soleri Style - Wind Bell
1970s Jeff Cross Harmony Hollow Cast Bronze Brutalist - Soleri Style - Wind Bell

1970s Jeff Cross Harmony Hollow Cast Bronze Brutalist - Soleri Style - Wind Bell

By Paolo Soleri

Located in St. Louis, MO

Suspended from a beautifully sculpted, heavy double-curved cast bronze S-hook hanger, the bell's internal clapper terminates in a hand-cut, organically shaped sheet copper sail.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clapper

Materials

Bronze

Large Vintage Iron Camel Bell w Handle 24"
Large Vintage Iron Camel Bell w Handle 24"

Large Vintage Iron Camel Bell w Handle 24"

Located in Dayton, OH

iron camel / cow / horse / livestock bell (loutuo lingdang) - long, narrow, cylindrical form with handle on top and a wood and brush-wrapped clapper. Dimensions: 7" x 5" x 23.5" (Wi...

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20th Century Vintage Clapper

Materials

Iron

Vintage Large Primitive Iron Camel Bell With Leather Handle 24"
Vintage Large Primitive Iron Camel Bell With Leather Handle 24"

Vintage Large Primitive Iron Camel Bell With Leather Handle 24"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage iron camel / cow / horse / livestock bell (loutuo lingdang) - long, narrow, cylindrical form with a leather-wrapped handle on top and a brush-wrapped clapper. Dimensions: 6....

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20th Century Rustic Vintage Clapper

Materials

Iron

Vintage Sterling Silver Table Bell by CJ Vander, London, 1970
Vintage Sterling Silver Table Bell by CJ Vander, London, 1970

Vintage Sterling Silver Table Bell by CJ Vander, London, 1970

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Full hallmarks struck to the surface and part hallmarks to the clapper are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.

Category

1970s British Vintage Clapper

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Table Bell by Asprey & Co Ltd.
Vintage Sterling Silver Table Bell by Asprey & Co Ltd.

Vintage Sterling Silver Table Bell by Asprey & Co Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Full hallmarks struck to the surface and part hallmarks to the clapper are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.

Category

1960s Vintage Clapper

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Indian Brass Claw Foot Bell with Hand-Painted Floral Enamel
Antique Indian Brass Claw Foot Bell with Hand-Painted Floral Enamel

Antique Indian Brass Claw Foot Bell with Hand-Painted Floral Enamel

Located in Seattle, WA

Unlike push button desk bells, this bells rung by holding the rounded top handle and shaking it gently. The internal clapper produces a bright, clear chime Its unique claw shaped fee...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clapper

Materials

Brass

Wall Hanging Bronze Door Bell on an Anchor  This bell hangs on an anchor shaped
Wall Hanging Bronze Door Bell on an Anchor  This bell hangs on an anchor shaped

Wall Hanging Bronze Door Bell on an Anchor This bell hangs on an anchor shaped

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Wall Hanging Bronze Door Bell on an Anchor This bell hangs on an anchor shaped wall bracket and comes complete with hand clapper, it is in good age darkened condition, it is very lo...

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1950s Country Vintage Clapper

Materials

Bronze

Group Of Three Massive Wood Cow Race Bells
Group Of Three Massive Wood Cow Race Bells

Group Of Three Massive Wood Cow Race Bells

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The large bell has a single stout wooden clapper and the two smaller bells each have three thin wood clappers.

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20th Century Asian Tribal Vintage Clapper

Materials

Rope, Wood

Vintage Yellow Gold Double Spiral Link Wedding Theme Charm Bracelet
Vintage Yellow Gold Double Spiral Link Wedding Theme Charm Bracelet

Vintage Yellow Gold Double Spiral Link Wedding Theme Charm Bracelet

Located in Stamford, CT

The two plain wedding bands are 10k the rest is 14k. 7 inches in length. 14k Yellow Gold Length: 7 inches Stamped 14k 19.8 grams 1 wedding band 1 wedding bell with diamond clapper ...

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1960s Vintage Clapper

Materials

10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

China Camp San Rafael Original Watercolor by Francis Morrow
China Camp San Rafael Original Watercolor by Francis Morrow

China Camp San Rafael Original Watercolor by Francis Morrow

By Francis Morrow

Located in Soquel, CA

There is a variety of wildlife, including deer, squirrels, coyote, fox, bats, and numerous birds. The California clapper rail and the salt marsh harvest mouse are endangered species...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Clapper

Materials

Watercolor, Laid Paper

Bronze Bell, India, 20th Century
Bronze Bell, India, 20th Century

Bronze Bell, India, 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

As usual in this school or procedence, it does not have a clapper. Size: 47 x 47 x 100 cm International Buyers – Please Note: for those articles that need Export Permits (those older...

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20th Century Indian Other Vintage Clapper

Materials

Bronze

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CHANTECLER Bell Charm in 18K White Gold Diamonds Pavé and Blue Topaz
CHANTECLER Bell Charm in 18K White Gold Diamonds Pavé and Blue Topaz

CHANTECLER Bell Charm in 18K White Gold Diamonds Pavé and Blue Topaz

By Chantecler

Located in Cosenza, Italia

CHANTECLER Campanella Charm in white gold with light blue topaz campanella (bell), closure and clapper in diamonds pavè. For a new look every day.

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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Vintage Clapper

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, White Gold, 18k Gold

Lalique Crystal Table Bell
Lalique Crystal Table Bell

Lalique Crystal Table Bell

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H 5.12 in Dm 3.75 in

Lalique Crystal Table Bell

By Lalique

Located in Grenoble, FR

Beautiful table bell Lalique model "Pinson" handle carved in the shape of satin-finished crystal bird, clear crystal bell and clapper, signed "Lalique France". Perfect condition.

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20th Century French Vintage Clapper

Materials

Crystal

Unique WW II US Navy Foredeck Ship's Bell Green Patina
Unique WW II US Navy Foredeck Ship's Bell Green Patina

Unique WW II US Navy Foredeck Ship's Bell Green Patina

Located in Palm City, FL

And in this case, there is an untold story in how the clapper's shaft became twisted which may have been the cause of a crack in the neck of the inverted "J" bracket.

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1940s American Vintage Clapper

John Lennon "How I Won the War" Globe Photos Fine Art Print
John Lennon "How I Won the War" Globe Photos Fine Art Print

John Lennon "How I Won the War" Globe Photos Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

The film stars Michael Crawford as bungling British Army Officer Lieutenant Earnest Goodbody, with John Lennon (in his only non-musical role, as Musketeer Gripweed), Jack MacGowran (...

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1960s Vintage Clapper

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

Vintage Naval & Military Ships Foredeck Bell Vietnam Era
Vintage Naval & Military Ships Foredeck Bell Vietnam Era

Vintage Naval & Military Ships Foredeck Bell Vietnam Era

Located in Palm City, FL

It comes complete with all its original parts which sets it apart from other bells of this genre. These include: Clapper Special one piece brass nut Bell Vietnam Era brass plat...

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1960s American Vintage Clapper

Mid Century Corn yellow bakelite watch by Lausanne
Mid Century Corn yellow bakelite watch by Lausanne

Mid Century Corn yellow bakelite watch by Lausanne

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

.: Bakelite band 2.8cm wide x 4mm thick; wrist opening elliptical 5.2cm x 4.5cm plus clapper opening 4cm on angle. U.S.A.

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1950s American Modernist Vintage Clapper

Chip Carved Wood Abstract Figurative Sculpture
Chip Carved Wood Abstract Figurative Sculpture

Chip Carved Wood Abstract Figurative Sculpture

Located in San Mateo, CA

The sculpture is labeled I. Clapper on the bottom.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clapper

Materials

Hardwood

Paolo Soleri Wind Bell
Paolo Soleri Wind Bell

Paolo Soleri Wind Bell

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H 35 in Dm 4.5 in

Paolo Soleri Wind Bell

By Paolo Soleri

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

This wind bell Paolo Soleri features bronze plates suspended from the clapper. The bell itself is suspended from thin bronze castings, in the delicate manner of a ribbon.

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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Clapper

Sterling Silver English Table Bell J.B.Chatterley
Sterling Silver English Table Bell J.B.Chatterley

Sterling Silver English Table Bell J.B.Chatterley

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Hallmarked On The Bell and clapper. Height: 11.50 cm weight: 167.38 grams (5.38 oz)

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20th Century English Vintage Clapper

Materials

Sterling Silver

Spanish Vintage Ceramic Bell, circa 1960
Spanish Vintage Ceramic Bell, circa 1960

Spanish Vintage Ceramic Bell, circa 1960

Located in Barcelona, ES

Vintage ceramic bell with a beautiful patina, but it has lost its inner clapper. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.

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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clapper

Materials

Ceramic

Brass Bell by Karl Hagenauer for Werkstatte Hagenauer
Brass Bell by Karl Hagenauer for Werkstatte Hagenauer

Brass Bell by Karl Hagenauer for Werkstatte Hagenauer

By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Marked "WHW Austria" on bell clapper. Designer: Karl Hagenauer Manufacturer: Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien Origin: Austria Style: Art Deco / Mid-Century Modern Dimensions:...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clapper

Materials

Brass, Steel

1980s 18k gold Chantecler Capri pendant with diamonds sapphire ans white coral
1980s 18k gold Chantecler Capri pendant with diamonds sapphire ans white coral

1980s 18k gold Chantecler Capri pendant with diamonds sapphire ans white coral

By Chantecler Capri

Located in London, GB

Made of 18k gold it is in the shape of a bell with a round cut diamond for a clapper. The front of the bell is adorned in white coral, diamonds and sapphires.

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1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Clapper

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Swiss Flag Bell 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant
Swiss Flag Bell 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant

Swiss Flag Bell 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a bell with enamel Swiss flag. Clapper missing. Stamped with the Swiss mark for 18 karat gold.

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20th Century Swiss Vintage Clapper

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Nautical Brass Ship's Bell with Rope Ringer, 1970's
Nautical Brass Ship's Bell with Rope Ringer, 1970's

Nautical Brass Ship's Bell with Rope Ringer, 1970's

Located in Nantucket, MA

It has a coiled rope pull attached to the clapper. The brass bracket and base plate has been added for ease of hanging and measures 2 inches x 6 inches.

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Clapper

Materials

Brass

14 Karat Yellow Gold Bell Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Bell Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Bell Charm

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W 0.48 in L 0.44 in

14 Karat Yellow Gold Bell Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bell Charm This lovely 3D charm features a miniature bell with moving clapper beautifully detailed in 14K yellow gold. Size: 12 mm x 11 mm Weight: 1.2 dw...

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20th Century Vintage Clapper

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bell 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Bell 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

Bell 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

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W 0.65 in D 0.65 in L 0.79 in

Bell 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a lucky bell set with paste cabochon with a red paste clapper. Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold and 13AR for Italian manufacture ...

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20th Century Italian Vintage Clapper

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Bells Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Bells Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Bells Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

This lovely 3D charm features three bells with moving clapper beautifully detailed in 14K yellow gold. Size: 5 mm x 8 mm (each charm) Weight: 1.3 dwt. / 2.1 gr.

Category

20th Century Vintage Clapper

Materials

Yellow Gold

Sloan & Co. Retro 14 Karat Gold Bell Charm
Sloan & Co. Retro 14 Karat Gold Bell Charm

Sloan & Co. Retro 14 Karat Gold Bell Charm

By Sloan & Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a delightfully planished bell form With an articulated clapper inside that chimes Completed by a jump ring bale Bale stamped 14K for 14 karat gold and maker's mark for...

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1940s Retro Vintage Clapper

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid 20th Century Chrome and Wood "Town Crier" Bell-Form Cocktail Shaker
Mid 20th Century Chrome and Wood "Town Crier" Bell-Form Cocktail Shaker

Mid 20th Century Chrome and Wood "Town Crier" Bell-Form Cocktail Shaker

Located in Nantucket, MA

The base of the handle is fitted with a strainer to which the clapper is attached.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clapper

Materials

Chrome

14 Karat Yellow Gold Bell Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Bell Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Bell Charm

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W 0.36 in L 0.32 in

14 Karat Yellow Gold Bell Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bell Charm This lovely 3D charm features a miniature bell with working clapper meticulously detailed in 14K yellow gold.

Category

20th Century Vintage Clapper

Materials

Gold

Vintage Cocktail Bell / Town Crier, Chrome and Wood Bell-Form Cocktail Shaker
Vintage Cocktail Bell / Town Crier, Chrome and Wood Bell-Form Cocktail Shaker

Vintage Cocktail Bell / Town Crier, Chrome and Wood Bell-Form Cocktail Shaker

Located in Nantucket, MA

Art Deco chrome and wood cocktail shaker of bell-form (complete with clapper), retaining its flannel storage bag and instructions.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clapper

Materials

Chrome

14 Karat Yellow Gold Bell Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Bell Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Bell Charm

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W 0.4 in L 0.48 in

14 Karat Yellow Gold Bell Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bell Charm- This lovely 3D charm features a miniature bell with moving clapper. Beautifully detailed in 14K yellow gold.

Category

20th Century Vintage Clapper

Materials

Yellow Gold

French Brass Door Bell, Porch Light on a Nautical Theme  An unusual piece
French Brass Door Bell, Porch Light on a Nautical Theme  An unusual piece

French Brass Door Bell, Porch Light on a Nautical Theme An unusual piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Brass Door Bell, Porch Light on a Nautical Theme An unusual piece, the bell is rung by tapping it with the clapper which hangs underneath, the lightbulb is concealed inside t...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clapper

Materials

Brass

Vintage Sterling Silver Table Bell
Vintage Sterling Silver Table Bell

Vintage Sterling Silver Table Bell

By James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Full hallmarks struck to the surface and part hallmarks to the clapper are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the superior gauge of silver.

Category

20th Century English Vintage Clapper

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1959 Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engraved Belt Motif Vintage Cowbell Charm
1959 Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engraved Belt Motif Vintage Cowbell Charm

1959 Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engraved Belt Motif Vintage Cowbell Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a dimensional yellow gold cowbell with functional clapper Engraved on one side with wool-like texture with graphic belt motif Accented by black enamel detailing - opaque ...

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1950s Modern Vintage Clapper

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Very Large Bronze Bell from Synchronome made in 1948
Very Large Bronze Bell from Synchronome made in 1948

Very Large Bronze Bell from Synchronome made in 1948

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

This is a super vey large bell, it has an external iron clapper system which is rung by a pull striker In good condition, the bell is 24” high, and 21” deep, the iron striker is 27” ...

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1940s Industrial Vintage Clapper

Materials

Bronze

1950's Multi-Gem 14 Karat Yellow Gold Motif Vintage Dearest Acrostic Bell Charm
1950's Multi-Gem 14 Karat Yellow Gold Motif Vintage Dearest Acrostic Bell Charm

1950's Multi-Gem 14 Karat Yellow Gold Motif Vintage Dearest Acrostic Bell Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a dimensional yellow gold bell with functional clapper Featuring various gemstones bezel set fully around the base Diamond, emerald, amethyst, emerald, sapphire, and topa...

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1950s Modern Vintage Clapper

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yello...

Large Bronze Ships Bell and Mounting Bracket from MV Ravensworth, 1960
Large Bronze Ships Bell and Mounting Bracket from MV Ravensworth, 1960

Large Bronze Ships Bell and Mounting Bracket from MV Ravensworth, 1960

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large bronze ships bell and mounting bracket from MV Ravensworth, 1960 Bronze ships bell and mounting bracket from MV Ravensworth which was launched in 1960 The bell is compl...

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Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Vintage Clapper

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Vintage Clapper For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage clapper available at 1stDibs. A vintage clapper — often made from metal, silver and bronze — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage clapper — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right vintage clapper, those designed in mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage clapper over the years, but those crafted by Paolo Soleri, Alvar Aalto and Arcosanti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Clapper?

Prices for a vintage clapper can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $360 and can go as high as $16,625, while the average can fetch as much as $1,731.