Call bell - Fabris - Saudi Arabia

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Antique Liberty desk bell in cast iron with a bronzed metal body, dating to circa 1930–1940, grey, 13 cm high, 12 cm wide and 12 cm deep, weighing 400 g, originating from Saudi Arabia, in good condition with typical age marks.

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Antique Liberty Bank Desk Bell in Cast Iron / Antique Ornate Hotel Desk Bell – Early 1900s.
Refined vintage desk bell with an ornamental cast iron base and a darkened metal upper body, dating to the early decades of the 1900s.
An object with strong aesthetic presence, typical of:
hotels with history,
reception,
concierge,
elegant shops,
Liberty or Victorian environments.
The bell features:
perforated base decorated with floral motifs and scrolls,
splendid original patina from its era,
sound-emitting hemispherical structure,
original upper knob.
Interesting peculiarity: the mechanism operates by rotating the upper knob, a less common solution compared to classic push models and indicative of a more refined craftsmanship.
The sound remains pleasant and distinctive.
The item holds strong decorative and collectible value, ideal for:
hotel object collectors,
industrial/vintage furnishings,
professional studios,
historic venues,
high-end retro environments.
The decorative work and build quality suggest a well-made European production.
Conditions: Good general conservational condition with normal signs of wear consistent with age. Authentic patina not restored. Mechanism present and functioning.
Materials: Decorated cast iron and burnished metal.
Era: Probably early 20th century.
Similar items, especially if complete, functional, and with strong aesthetic appeal, are drawing growing interest in the collectibles and atmospheric interior design market.
Careful packing and protected shipping.

Antique Liberty Bank Desk Bell in Cast Iron / Antique Ornate Hotel Desk Bell – Early 1900s.
Refined vintage desk bell with an ornamental cast iron base and a darkened metal upper body, dating to the early decades of the 1900s.
An object with strong aesthetic presence, typical of:
hotels with history,
reception,
concierge,
elegant shops,
Liberty or Victorian environments.
The bell features:
perforated base decorated with floral motifs and scrolls,
splendid original patina from its era,
sound-emitting hemispherical structure,
original upper knob.
Interesting peculiarity: the mechanism operates by rotating the upper knob, a less common solution compared to classic push models and indicative of a more refined craftsmanship.
The sound remains pleasant and distinctive.
The item holds strong decorative and collectible value, ideal for:
hotel object collectors,
industrial/vintage furnishings,
professional studios,
historic venues,
high-end retro environments.
The decorative work and build quality suggest a well-made European production.
Conditions: Good general conservational condition with normal signs of wear consistent with age. Authentic patina not restored. Mechanism present and functioning.
Materials: Decorated cast iron and burnished metal.
Era: Probably early 20th century.
Similar items, especially if complete, functional, and with strong aesthetic appeal, are drawing growing interest in the collectibles and atmospheric interior design market.
Careful packing and protected shipping.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
400 g
Style subtype
Baroque
Metal type
Bronze
Number of objects
1
Material
Metal
Country of origin
Saudi Arabia
Style
Antique
Manufacturer/brand
Fabris
Colour
Grey
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
13 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
ItalyVerified
65
Objects sold
87.5%
Private

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