Antique French Mother of Pearl Gilt Ormolu Hotel or Servant Bell Napoleon III Period

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About the Item

Antique French Mother of Pearl Gilt Ormolu Hotel or Servant Bell Napoleon III Period This wonderful bell dates to the mid 19th Century, during the reign of Napoleon III. It is French in origin and is known as a hotel bell. The piece is made from mother of pearl panels with ormolu bronze, and rests on a marble base. On the very top of the bell rests an ormolu bird and just below, a wire to push and activate the clapper, causing the bell to sound. In between each mother of pearl panel are decorative bunches of grapes done in the bronze. These old 19th century souvenirs and trinkets made of half-shells and ormolu were famously popular with Grand Tour travelers of the Victorian era, and while some think of them as a hotel bell, they were used to call servants, and also to signal next course service in the homes of those well-heeled and financially fortunate early tourists. The ones that survive today are rarely in excellent condition, with shells often damaged or base broken Measures : 6"1 ( 15.5 cm ) Height 3"5 ( 9 cm ) Base diameter Very good condition throughout for age and type. The shells are in very good condition without any damage. The alabaster base is nice, a good anchor to the bell, which does still ring when that loop of a push-button up by the bird is pressed. The ormulu has some traces of wear with very little depressions. Shipping & Insurance Information : Sales only by shipment. SHIPPING WORLDWIDE We ship purchase Mondays through Friday ( outside french holidays ) paid items will be shipped on the first shipping day after payment is received. After registration of your order and confirmation of your payment, your order is prepared and packaged with the utmost care to ensure you receive the items in perfect condition. Your package will be insured for the total value of your purchase (s). Tracking numbers (French and international) of your package will be sent by e mail to track your package online on the french website then on the website of postal service in your country. Please only by email for more information, extra detailed description or photos. We are very pleased to help. All objects, texts and pictures are the sole property of Antiques Enna. Any use of these objects, pictures or texts without the written permission of Antique Enna is forbidden.

Weight:
240 g
Dimensions:
Height: 6.1 in (154.94 mm)Diameter: 3.5 in (88.9 mm)
Style:
Napoleon III
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1860's
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition throughout for age and type. The shells are in very good condition without any damage. The alabaster base is nice, a good anchor to the bell, which does still ring when that loop of a push-button up by the bird is pressed. The ormulu has some traces of wear with very little depressions.
Seller Location:
Triaize, FR
Reference Number:
Seller: J3681stDibs: JU140220462138