Call bell - Hotel Sonnets
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This hotel table bell is made of brass and bronze and dates from the 20th century.
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Descriptive Sheet: Mechanical Brass Table Call Bell – Late 19th Century
• Object type: Counter bell / Hotel reception bell / Table bell.
• Date of manufacture: Circa 1880–1900 (Napoleon III period / transition to Art Nouveau).
• Materials: Heavy solid brass (for the outer structure) and an internal mechanism made of cast iron and bronze.
• Dimensions & Design:
• Pedestal foot with a circular base decorated with a raised frieze.
• Openwork central support with elegant arabesque-shaped uprights and Baroque-style scrollwork.
• Upper dome (the bell) entirely engraved with floral motifs (sunflowers or fully bloomed daisies) and foliage.
• Mechanism: Top push-button system on a threaded brass rod. The button activates an internal rocking lever connected to a spherical hammer. The mechanism is complete, original, and fully functional, producing a clear, loud, crystalline sound.
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The object has retained its beautiful original golden patina, with no harsh chemical cleaning. There is slight natural oxidation in the recesses of the engraved details and beneath the base, confirming its age and authenticity. No dents, no cracks in the dome.
Descriptive Sheet: Mechanical Brass Table Call Bell – Late 19th Century
• Object type: Counter bell / Hotel reception bell / Table bell.
• Date of manufacture: Circa 1880–1900 (Napoleon III period / transition to Art Nouveau).
• Materials: Heavy solid brass (for the outer structure) and an internal mechanism made of cast iron and bronze.
• Dimensions & Design:
• Pedestal foot with a circular base decorated with a raised frieze.
• Openwork central support with elegant arabesque-shaped uprights and Baroque-style scrollwork.
• Upper dome (the bell) entirely engraved with floral motifs (sunflowers or fully bloomed daisies) and foliage.
• Mechanism: Top push-button system on a threaded brass rod. The button activates an internal rocking lever connected to a spherical hammer. The mechanism is complete, original, and fully functional, producing a clear, loud, crystalline sound.
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The object has retained its beautiful original golden patina, with no harsh chemical cleaning. There is slight natural oxidation in the recesses of the engraved details and beneath the base, confirming its age and authenticity. No dents, no cracks in the dome.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Hotel Sonnets
Material
Brass, Bronze
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
14 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
14 cm
Estimated period
20th century
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