Interiors & Decorations

Jewellery & Precious Stones

Watches, Pens & Lighters

Fashion

Coins & Stamps

Comics & Animation

Classic Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia

Wine, Whisky & Spirits

Asian & Tribal Art

Trading Cards

Toys & Models

Archaeology & Natural History

Sports

Music, Movies & Cameras

Books & Historical Memorabilia

The finest objects brought to you by {name}

Annick van Itallie

Agate antique butler bell, push bell, servant bell, ca 1880-1900
exclusieve gemstone agate butler bell with push button, inc cord wire
used by aristocratic families to call the servant

ca 6 x 4,5 x 3 cm
excellent condition


Servants, butlers and housekeepers played a crucial role in the day-to-day running of the upperclass household during the time of manufacturing these bells. These employees were responsible for many work tasks, such as heating, cooking, washing, fetching and carrying - a lot of exercise in the house and a lot of work.

In order to communicate efficiently with domestic workers, internal bell systems became very popular when they were invented in 1744. Before this invention, servants had to wait outside their employer's rooms or linger modestly in the background of the family quarters, waiting for orders. This was considered intrusive and inefficient. The innovative call systems therefore increased privacy and allowed attendants to remain in their room while waiting to be called. This new facility became a standard in this era.

careful packaging, insured shipping

U.K. - 1900-1949 - Agate

Butler bell

Home Inspiration & Trends

Reserve price

No reserve price

Buy now

Closing date

Sunday

Saturday

Monday

today

tomorrow

Friday

Thursday

26 December

23 December

Budget

From

Location

The Netherlands

Italy

Spain

Belgium

France

Germany

Portugal

Poland

United Kingdom

Czech Republic

Romania

Ireland

Türkiye

Austria

Hong Kong

Hungary

Denmark

Japan

India

Sweden

Lithuania

Latvia

Switzerland

Cyprus

Estonia

Dimensions

Height

Width

Depth

Brand

Oscar De La Renta

Lalique

Wedgwood

Baccarat

Heidi Daus

Other brand

Rosenthal

Val Saint Lambert

Limoges

Joan Rivers

de Sede

Chaty Vallauris

Christofle

Formaminima

Studio Greca

Hermès

Murano

Royal Copenhagen

Daum

Scheurich

Royal Worcester

Louis Drimmer

Dyberg Larsen

Cartier

Alessi

Object

Table lamp

Sculpture

Vase

Lamp

Armchair

Painting

Side table

Chair

Necklace

Chandelier

Wall mirror

Mirror

Candleholder

Hanging lamp

Wall sconce

Decorative ornament

Print

Jewellery box

Coffee table

Ceiling lamp

Wall lamp

Floor lamp

Figure

Giclée

Centrepiece

Country of origin

Netherlands

Europe

United States

China

Indonesia

Unknown

Asia

Morocco

Myanmar/Burma

Brazil

Material

Wood

Brass

Glass

Metal

Bronze

Porcelain

Ceramic

Crystal

Iron

Leather

Marble

Steel

Cotton

Resin

Copper

Gold-plated

Textile

Walnut

Gilt brass

Silverplated

Aluminium

Bamboo

Rattan

Murano glass

Gender

Women

Unisex

Condition

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

As new - unused

Good condition - used with small signs of ageing

Excellent condition

Good condition

Fair condition -  heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing

Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear

In very good condition

A (excellent - mint condition)

Excellent

Fair condition

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Fine

Good

Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear

Good condition - used with some signs of wear

Poor - heavily used with major cracks, damages or major parts missing

Excellent condition, barely used with minimal signs of wear

Brand New

A- (fine - tiny imperfections)

Ungraded

Very good - minor signs of wear

Very good

Period

1960-1970

1970-1980

2020+

1950-1960

1980-1990

1990-2000

2000-2010

2025

1940-1950

2010-2020

1850-1900

1930-1940

1920-1930

1900-1910

1910-1920

2024

21st century

2023

Home Inspiration & Trends

This object is no longer available, but there’s still lots to explore

Butler bell

Popular in Home Inspiration & Trends

1801 objects

Related collections

Cookies

Home Inspiration & Trends

This object is no longer available, but there’s still lots to explore

Butler bell

Popular in Home Inspiration & Trends

1801 objects

Related collections