Anna Hue-Roques

The Young Collector of Antiques

Beautiful and rare antique figurative table bell (hotel bell / reception bell) from the late 19th or early 20th century.
This highly decorative collectible features a finely cast figurine of a boy dressed in historical (colonial or Baroque-inspired) clothing.
The young figure stands on an elegantly worked, semi-circular base with floral and Baroque motifs.
Above his head are the metal bells.
What is special about this model is the ingenious mechanism: by turning the knob, the internal clappers strike against the bells.
This type of bell was used around 1900 on the counters of chic hotels, in mansions to summon staff, or in shops.
View the photos for a good personal impression.
Photos are an important part of the description.

Prachtige en zeldzame antieke figuratieve tafelbel (hotelbel / receptiebel) uit de late 19e of vroege 20e eeuw.
Dit uiterst decoratieve verzamelobject toont een gedetailleerd gegoten figuurtje van een jongen in historische (coloniaal of barok geïnspireerde) kleding. 
De jonge figuur staat op een sierlijk bewerkte, halfronde voet met florale en barokke motieven. 
Boven zijn hoofd bevindt zich de metalen bellen.

Bijzonder aan dit model is het ingenieuze mechanisme: door aan de knop te draaien
slaat de interne klepels tegen de bellen.
Dit type bellen werd rond 1900 gebruikt op de balies van chique hotels, 
in herenhuizen om het personeel te ontbieden, of in winkels.

Bekijk de foto's voor een goede eigen indruk.
Foto's zijn een belangrijk onderdeel van de omschrijving.

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Call bell - antique French hotel bell - France - service bell hotel bell bel

Metal - Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes  - Height: 16 cm

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Antique French hotel bell from circa 1900–1930, made of metal, with a figurative boy figure on an ornate, curved base and a rotating mechanism that makes the internal clappers strike the bells when turned.

Call bell - antique French hotel bell - France - service bell hotel bell bel

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Antique French hotel bell from circa 1900–1930, made of metal, with a figurative boy figure on an ornate, curved base and a rotating mechanism that makes the internal clappers strike the bells when turned.

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