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Folk Art Found Object Doll TOTEM by Bill Fink, Bergdorf Goodman
Folk Art Found Object Doll TOTEM by Bill Fink, Bergdorf Goodman

Folk Art Found Object Doll TOTEM by Bill Fink, Bergdorf Goodman

By Bill Fink

Located in New York, NY

Fantastic doll TOTEM sculpture composed of European doll parts, European and American vintage tin tea caddies, fire bell, and topped by a whimsical tin bird. Signed by the artist.

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20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Fire Bell

Materials

Metal

Dumb-Bell Cocktail Shaker
Dumb-Bell Cocktail Shaker

Dumb-Bell Cocktail Shaker

$4,793

H 10.24 in Dm 4.73 in

Dumb-Bell Cocktail Shaker

By Asprey International Limited

Located in London, GB

A silver-plated cocktail shaker in the form of a dumb-bell. In the 1930s, Asprey & Co. Commissioned and sold a range of various novelty shape cocktail shakers, including a handbell a...

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1940s English Art Deco Vintage Fire Bell

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid 20th Century Vintage Porcelain Enameled Metal Sprinkler Fire Alarm Sign
Mid 20th Century Vintage Porcelain Enameled Metal Sprinkler Fire Alarm Sign

Mid 20th Century Vintage Porcelain Enameled Metal Sprinkler Fire Alarm Sign

Located in Stamford, CT

Great Vintage porcelain sign-enameled metal sign, Sprinkler Fire Alarm when bell rings call Police or Fire Dept.

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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Fire Bell

Materials

Metal

The Agony Of Rouen Normandy Ruins World War 2 D-Day Allied Bombing Oil Painting
The Agony Of Rouen Normandy Ruins World War 2 D-Day Allied Bombing Oil Painting

The Agony Of Rouen Normandy Ruins World War 2 D-Day Allied Bombing Oil Painting

Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset

The nave of the cathedral was destroyed and the already weakened edifice struggled to hold up its spire whose columns were ruined. Fires caused the bell towers to fall. Reinforcement...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Vintage Fire Bell

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Vintage French Polished Brass Bell Brazier Heater Fire Pit Incense
Vintage French Polished Brass Bell Brazier Heater Fire Pit Incense

Vintage French Polished Brass Bell Brazier Heater Fire Pit Incense

Located in Shreveport, LA

Vintage French polished brass bell brazier heater fire pit incense ~Direct from France~ ~Gorgeously appointed French brass brazier, from the solider at the top, to the lion paw feet!

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20th Century French Vintage Fire Bell

Materials

Brass

Dumb-Bell Cocktail Shaker
Dumb-Bell Cocktail Shaker

Dumb-Bell Cocktail Shaker

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H 10.24 in Dm 4.73 in

Dumb-Bell Cocktail Shaker

Located in London, GB

A silver-plated cocktail shaker in the form of a dumb-bell. In the 1930s, Asprey & Co. Commissioned and sold a range of various novelty shape cocktail shakers, including a handbell a...

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1940s English Art Deco Vintage Fire Bell

Materials

Silver Plate

Paolo Soleri Brutalist Pottery Wind Bell for Hand of The Craftsman
Paolo Soleri Brutalist Pottery Wind Bell for Hand of The Craftsman

Paolo Soleri Brutalist Pottery Wind Bell for Hand of The Craftsman

By Paolo Soleri, Arcosanti

Located in New Windsor, NY

An amazing example of a Paolo Soleri Arcosanti wind and earth bell. Comprised of a earthenware pottery bell, clapper with a copper "tail" and hanging chain. This work still retains i...

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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Fire Bell

Materials

Copper

Vintage Extra Large Wall Clock with Roman Numerals by Gents of Leicester
Vintage Extra Large Wall Clock with Roman Numerals by Gents of Leicester

Vintage Extra Large Wall Clock with Roman Numerals by Gents of Leicester

By Gents of Leicester

Located in Nottingham, GB

Known for their precision-engineered bells, fire alarms, and electric clocks, Gents became synonymous with reliable timekeeping.

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1940s British Industrial Vintage Fire Bell

Materials

Steel

Japanese Big Vintage Bronze Fire Bell
Japanese Big Vintage Bronze Fire Bell

Japanese Big Vintage Bronze Fire Bell

Located in South Burlington, VT

A rare survivor, this rugged bell with a big sound was used as a fire bell in old Japan.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Fire Bell

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Huge Old Bronze Fire Bell Rare Signatures Fire Fighters, Bold Sound
Japanese Huge Old Bronze Fire Bell Rare Signatures Fire Fighters, Bold Sound

Japanese Huge Old Bronze Fire Bell Rare Signatures Fire Fighters, Bold Sound

Located in South Burlington, VT

A rare survivor, this rugged bell with a big sound was used as a fire bell in old Japan.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Fire Bell

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Older Fire Calligraphy Bell Resonates Unique Sound
Japanese Older Fire Calligraphy Bell Resonates Unique Sound

Japanese Older Fire Calligraphy Bell Resonates Unique Sound

Located in South Burlington, VT

This is a superb solid bronze casting of a wonderful old fire bell bonsho. This bell was sourced from an old Northern Japanese collection recently, It dates to the mid-20th century.

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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Fire Bell

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Old Vintage Bronze Signed Bell Beautiful Sound
Japanese Old Vintage Bronze Signed Bell Beautiful Sound

Japanese Old Vintage Bronze Signed Bell Beautiful Sound

Located in South Burlington, VT

This is a superb solid antique bronze casting of a wonderful old fire bell bonsho. This bell was sourced from an old Northern Japanese collection recently.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Fire Bell

Materials

Bronze

Fire Truck Bell with Mounting Bracket
Fire Truck Bell with Mounting Bracket

Fire Truck Bell with Mounting Bracket

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Authentic Industrial style fire truck bell in all original very good condition.

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20th Century American Industrial Vintage Fire Bell

Petite Small French Style Brass Andirons Fire Dogs w/ Bell Flower & Fruit
Petite Small French Style Brass Andirons Fire Dogs w/ Bell Flower & Fruit

Petite Small French Style Brass Andirons Fire Dogs w/ Bell Flower & Fruit

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

This is an exceptionally sweet pair of very small cast brass andirons. The plinth consists of acanthus leaves which raise to a decorative fruit grouping topped with a bell flower. Th...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Vintage Fire Bell

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Georgian Style Brass Fire Tools
Set of 3 Georgian Style Brass Fire Tools

Set of 3 Georgian Style Brass Fire Tools

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H 32.5 in W 9 in D 6 in

Set of 3 Georgian Style Brass Fire Tools

Located in Queens, NY

"Set of 3 Georgian-style brass fire tools with bell shaped top finials resting in a later stand Finial tops in antique condition"

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20th Century Unknown Georgian Vintage Fire Bell

Materials

Brass

Folk Art One Man Band
Folk Art One Man Band

Folk Art One Man Band

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H 49.5 in W 21.5 in D 11.25 in

Folk Art One Man Band

Located in New York, NY

Other elements include an old car Horn, two bike horns, three drums, washboard, wood block, cowbell, fire bell, cymbal and spring. Included are drumsticks and thimbles.

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Late 20th Century American Vintage Fire Bell

Industrial Fire Bell
Industrial Fire Bell

Industrial Fire Bell

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H 6.5 in Dm 18.5 in

Industrial Fire Bell

Located in Spokane, WA

Grinnell Fire bell for industrial decor. Beautiful patina, comes apart into three pieces for wall mounting.

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20th Century American Vintage Fire Bell

Materials

Iron

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Fine Antique 1960 Art Deco Style EPNS Silver Hallmarked Zeppelin Cocktail Shaker
Fine Antique 1960 Art Deco Style EPNS Silver Hallmarked Zeppelin Cocktail Shaker

Fine Antique 1960 Art Deco Style EPNS Silver Hallmarked Zeppelin Cocktail Shaker

By Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, circa 1960's Atomic Era Art Deco style Zeppelin cocktail shaker. A good looking and well made piece, these were made originally fo...

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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Fire Bell

Materials

EPNS

Asprey & Co. London 1920s Mahogany Pop Up Dry Bar Drinks Cabinet and Decanters
Asprey & Co. London 1920s Mahogany Pop Up Dry Bar Drinks Cabinet and Decanters

Asprey & Co. London 1920s Mahogany Pop Up Dry Bar Drinks Cabinet and Decanters

By Charles & George Asprey

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Luxurious, Asprey & Co. London 1920s Royal Warrant. Early 20th century mahogany elevette drinks cabinet with original three bottle tantalus & decanters & solid silver dec...

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1920s English Edwardian Vintage Fire Bell

Materials

Brass

"Pig" Found Object Sculpture by Leo Sewell
"Pig" Found Object Sculpture by Leo Sewell

"Pig" Found Object Sculpture by Leo Sewell

$9,800

H 23 in W 40 in D 14 in

"Pig" Found Object Sculpture by Leo Sewell

By Leo Sewell

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Leo Sewell (b. 1945) is an American "found object" artist. His assemblages of recycled material are in over 40 museums and in private collections worldwide. Sewell was born in Ann...

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Early 2000s American Folk Art Vintage Fire Bell

Materials

Metal

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Vintage Fire Bell For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage fire bell you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and bronze, every vintage fire bell was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage fire bell — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage fire bell, designed in the mid-century modern, folk art or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one vintage fire bell that is appealing in its simplicity, but David Cressey, Arcosanti and Bill Fink produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Fire Bell?

A vintage fire bell can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,500, while the lowest priced sells for $475 and the highest can go for as much as $35,000.