Decorative ornament - Germany - electric doorbell
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Antique electric wall doorbell dating from 1910–1920, with a wooden base and metal components in a vintage/antique style, showing minor wear and stains.
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Old wall-mounted electric doorbell (vintage/antique style), manufactured in the late 19th century or early 20th century. It is a classic example of industrial archaeology and primitive electrical engineering. Components and Mechanism: Wooden Base: The entire structure is mounted on a solid wood plate, typical of the Victorian or Edwardian era, used to insulate and fix the mechanism to the wall. Electromagnetic Coils (Electroiman): In the center, two copper wire coils wound (with black insulation) stand out. When electricity passed through the circuit, it created a magnetic field. Hammer and Bell: The magnetic field attracted the iron armature, causing the metal hammer (on the left) to strike the bronze bell (the bell at the top) to emit the warning sound. Brass Plates and Terminals: At the base, brass strips and screws where the wires coming from the door button and the primitive battery (usually Leclanché wet cells) were connected.
Approximate average dimensions - 20*12*5 cm
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Old wall-mounted electric doorbell (vintage/antique style), manufactured in the late 19th century or early 20th century. It is a classic example of industrial archaeology and primitive electrical engineering. Components and Mechanism: Wooden Base: The entire structure is mounted on a solid wood plate, typical of the Victorian or Edwardian era, used to insulate and fix the mechanism to the wall. Electromagnetic Coils (Electroiman): In the center, two copper wire coils wound (with black insulation) stand out. When electricity passed through the circuit, it created a magnetic field. Hammer and Bell: The magnetic field attracted the iron armature, causing the metal hammer (on the left) to strike the bronze bell (the bell at the top) to emit the warning sound. Brass Plates and Terminals: At the base, brass strips and screws where the wires coming from the door button and the primitive battery (usually Leclanché wet cells) were connected.
Approximate average dimensions - 20*12*5 cm
Trace and track shipping DELNEXT,
Not shipped to the Islands!
Signs of use.
Note: insured and packaging
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
electric doorbell
Number of objects
1
Material
Metal, Wood
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
20 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
