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Antique English Victorian Brass Desk Bell, Circa 1880-1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Brass Desk Bell, Circa 1880-1890.
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Brass

Victorian Brass Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian brass courtesy counter top bell, reception desk bell Made in solid brass, in good
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Brass

Victorian Decorative Iron Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Decorative Iron Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell Made and cast in iron, in
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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Iron

Brass Counter Top Courtesy Bell, Reception Desk Bell Made in solid brass
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Brass Counter Top Courtesy Bell, Reception Desk Bell Made in solid brass, in good condition and
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1880s Victorian Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Brass

Art Dec Chrome Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell Made in chrome
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Dec Chrome Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell Made in chrome, in good condition
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1920s Art Deco Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Chrome

Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911
By Grey Co, Birmingham
Located in Bath, GB
Rare to come across one of these highly sought-after desk bells in sterling silver. It is the
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1910s European Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Sterling Silver, Iron

Desk Bell, 1870 s French Ormolu, Mother of Pearl, Rare Celestial Motif USA Only
Located in Northampton, MA
This desk bell is French, and was created near 1870. It's constructed of ormolu; the unique process
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Desk Bell

Materials

24k Gold, Bronze

Beautiful Brienz Bear Counter Desk Bell or Service Ringer, Antique Switzerland
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Bear Statue as desk bell. A great piece for a
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Wood

Napoleon Brass Desk Top Sculpture and Bell
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique continental brass Napoleon doorstop and desk bell. 19th century. Bell is 6.75" tall.
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19th Century Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Brass

Antique English Polished Brass Counter / Desk Bell c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and highly decorative desk or counter bell, my favourite kind with the more unusual
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Brass

Advertising Desk/Paperweight “ Bell’s Polite Asbestos sheets"
Located in London, GB
Early 20 Cent Advertising Desk/Paperweight. Bell’s “Polite”’ Asbestos Sheets. Southwark St, London
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1910s English Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Glass

Rare Polished Pig / Hog Mechanical Bell, C.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A rare find, this fabulous figural desk bell was cast in metal in the form of a pig with a quality
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1890s German Late Victorian Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Figural Double Sided Hotel Front Desk Call Bell
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Art Nouveau Young Boy Figural Double Sided Hotel Front Desk Call Bell Marked Dep.
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1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Metal, Chrome

English Victorian Reception Bell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian-style receptionist bell with a square black metal base supporting a brass harp
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Brass

Victorian Measuring Tape Bell Shaped
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique Victorian measuring sewing tape in a bell shape. Collectible
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1890s American Victorian Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Metal

Silver bell with filled background
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver bell with filled background. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: . Weight
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Early 20th Century European Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Silver

Antique 1928 Sterling Silver Bell Inkwell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sterling silver inkwell has been realistically modelled in the form of a bell. The surface of this
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1920s English Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver inkwell with bell and tank holder
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with bell and tank holder. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand
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19th Century European Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with bell, inkwell and sandpit
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with bell, inkwell and sandpit, pen holder, raised floral motifs and
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Early 18th Century European Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Silver

Rare Victorian Gilt Bronze Table Bell
By Gustav Bergmann
Located in Dereham, GB
Rare Victorian Gilt Bronze Table Bell. In the Form of a Circular dining table. The Etched Table
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19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Bronze

Silver inkwell with two tanks and bell
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs and bell, pen stand, cut-out reliefs, acanthus
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Early 18th Century European Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Silver

Silver table bell with reliefs and cutouts
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver table bell with reliefs and cutouts. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand
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19th Century European Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Silver

Set of 7 Brass Bell Form Weights
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An assembled set of 7 brass bell form weights, c.1860. 4lb, 2lb, 1lb, 8oz, 4oz, 2oz, 1oz
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Brass

Set of 7 Brass Bell Form Weights
Set of 7 Brass Bell Form Weights
$350 Sale Price / set
41% Off
Silver doorbell with relief capsule on the bell
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver table bell with relief capsule and circular base. Metal: Silver. Origin
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19th Century European Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Cast Iron Figurative Servant Bells
Located in Sofia, BG
Here we present two identical cast iron black figurative servant bells in their authentic condition
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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Iron

Silver inkwell with grape motifs, bell, sandpit hinged lids
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with reliefs in the shape of bunches of grapes and vines, a bell, a
Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Silver

1920s Antique Arts Crafts Danish Sterling Silver Table Bell
By Georg Jensen
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Danish sterling silver table bell in the Arts & Crafts
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1920s Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver inkwell with three reservoirs, bell shell-based claw feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with three reservoirs, bell and shell-shaped base resting on three claw
Category

18th Century European Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Silver

Chiseled silver inkwell with bell, two reservoirs four relief feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Chiseled silver inkwell with bell, two reservoirs, pen holder and resting on four
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Early 18th Century European Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Silver

Relief silver inkwell with tanks, bell four claw-shaped feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Embossed silver inkwell with two tanks and bell, quill holder and resting on four claw
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19th Century European Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Silver

Chiseled silver inkwell with two pen holders, two tanks bell
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Chiseled silver inkwell with two nib holders, two reservoirs, bell and resting on four
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Early 18th Century European Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Silver

Chiseled silver inkwell with two tanks, bell four hollow feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Chiseled silver inkwell with two reservoirs and bell, base, pen holders and resting on
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Early 18th Century European Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with two reservoirs, bell three shell-shaped feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs, bell, two pen holders and resting on a base with
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Early 18th Century European Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with floral cutouts, two reservoirs, bell relief feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with relief floral motifs and cutouts, two tanks and a bell, pen holder
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Early 18th Century European Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with tanks, bell, square base four openwork feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs and a bell resting on a square base with a grate
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Early 18th Century European Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Silver

Silver bell with mechanism inside resting on a guilloche cup
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver bell with mechanism inside resting on a guilloche cup. Metal: Silver. Origin
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19th Century European Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Silver

Antique English Victorian Brass Tavern Candlestick with Service Bell
Located in Plainview, NY
A late 19th century antique English Victorian brass tavern candlestick with service bell. The brass
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Brass

Red Spiral Blown Glass Hand Bell, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
A red spiral blown with a white lip and clear spiral twist handle with clear dripped glass clacker.
Category

1880s Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Art Glass

Sterling Silver Figural Female Desktop Servant Bell, Circa 1900
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Victorian sterling silver figural female desktop servant bell unused. Circa 1890.
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Early 1900s French Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Silver

Large Red and White Glass Hand Bell, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
large red bell with white 'combed' decoration and clear handle with clear dripped glass clacker.
Category

1880s Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Blown Glass

19th Century English Rolltop Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful antique English mahogany petite roll top desk having all the bells and whistles including
Category

19th Century English Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century English Rolltop Desk
19th Century English Rolltop Desk
$1,575 Sale Price
81% Off
Silver inkwell with grid, two reservoirs, two pen holders and bell
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with rack, two reservoirs, two pen stands and bell. Metal: Silver
Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with two tanks and relief applications with a bell
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two tanks and relief applications with a bell. Metal: Silver
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Early 18th Century European Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with two tanks, Putti bell support cut-out feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Embossed silver inkwell with two tanks and Putti supporting a bell, pen holder and
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19th Century European Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with three engraved tanks, bell tray on claw feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with three engraved containers, bell, pen stand and tray resting on
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19th Century European Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Silver

Chiseled silver inkwell with two pen holders, tanks, bell floral feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Chiseled silver inkwell with two nib holders, two reservoirs, a bell, and four feet
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Early 18th Century European Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Silver

Silver opening bell with mosaic reliefs on three half-ball feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver opening table bell with relief mosaic applications and resting on three half
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19th Century European Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Silver

Continental Clear and Red Glass Hand Bell, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Red spiral blown with white lip and clear spiral twist handle and marble clacker.
Category

1880s Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Art Glass

Late 19th Century English Set of 4 Brass Bell Weights
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century set of 4 brass bell weights, English. An assembled set by W&T Avery, Birmingham
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Brass

Chiseled silver inkwell with cut-out tray, three tanks, bell claw feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Chiseled silver inkwell, cut-out tray with three reservoirs, pen holder, bell and
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19th Century European Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with cut-out grid, pen holders, bell claw-shaped feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with cut-out grid, two pen stands, bell, inkwell, sander and resting on
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Early 18th Century European Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Silver

Large Edwardian Style Sterling Silver Bell-Form Inkwell With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Large, Edwardian-style, sterling silver, bell-form inkwell, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked
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1920s English Edwardian Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold

Antique Brass Horse Hames Design Sleigh Bells on Stand, Circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique brass horse hames design sleigh bells on stand, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Brass

Shell-shaped silver inkwell w/ two tanks, bell standing on three hollow feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs, bell and standing on three pierced feet. Metal
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Early 18th Century European Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell w/ rack, two reservoirs, pen holder, bell standing on four feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with rack, two reservoirs, pen holder, bell and standing on four feet
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Early 18th Century European Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Silver

French Bronze Louis Philippe Period Inkwell and Bell Set, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
with a servant bell.
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1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Desk Bell

Silver inkwell with two tanks, bell, pen holder and set on three raised feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs, bell, pen holder and set on three raised feet
Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Desk Bell

Materials

Silver

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Antique Desk Bell For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique desk bell you’re looking for. An antique desk bell — often made from metal, brass and silver — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique desk bell — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique desk bell is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Industrial and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique desk bell that is appealing in its simplicity, but A&J Zimmerman Ltd., Henrik Wigström and Quizille Lemcine produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Desk Bell?

An antique desk bell can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,272, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $28,000.
Questions About Antique Desk Bell
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.