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Alexander Graham Bell s Partner s Desk from the Birchbrow Mansion, 19th Century
Located in Hamburg, PA
Sanders, a friend of Alexander Graham Bell. The desk was crafted in the 1880s where he built "Birchbrow" a
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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing ...

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Oak

Antique English Desk or Counter Bell in Cast Brass, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and highly decorative desk or counter bell, my favourite kind with the more unusual
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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Brass Elephant Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfectly patinated brass elephant bell. This weighted brass bell has a circular handle and claw
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Burmeses Bronze Elephant Bell
Located in Miami, FL
Elephant bells come from an ancient custom, dating back from around the time when elephants were
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20th Century Burmese More Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Vintage Salem Ships Bell Nautical 8 Day Desk Clock Brass Wheel Porthole Working
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century Salem Ships Bell desk / table clock. Brass case in the shape of a porthole
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Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Brass Striped Bell
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Vintage bell by the Auböck workshop, Vienna, second half of the 1900. The brass barrel has stripes
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Vintage 1950s Danish Modern More Desk Accessories

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Brass

MId-Century Modern Hand Bell by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Pasadena, CA
This mid-century modern hand bell was handmade in brass by the masterful Viennese designer Carl
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Desk Accessories

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Brass

Empire Gilt Bronze Bell In the shape of a Chinese Miniature Pagoda Bell Tower
Located in Stockholm, SE
19th century French empire gilt bronze servant bell in the chinoiserie style. In the shape of a
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Antique 1810s French Chinoiserie More Desk Accessories

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Bronze

19th Century Victorian Brass Decorative Dinner Bell
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Victorian brass decorative dinner bell, circa 1890. Features 2 stylized fish which
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Late Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Georgian Bell Top Bracket Clock
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An 18th century ebonised bell top bracket clock by Darling, Lauder. The verge 8 day movement has a
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Ormolu

Ship s Bell Clock with Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
An American 20th century 3-1/2 inch ship's wheel clock unsigned and in the form of a Chelsea "Mariner." The clock features a slivered face, blackened Arabic numerals, simpl...
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20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Opaline Glass Perfume with Inkwell and Bell Push
Located in New Orleans, LA
This superb opaline glass perfume set is wonderfully equipped with a bell push and inkwell set in
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Other Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

Spanish Wooden Trestle-Leg Table w/Bell-Shaped Iron Stretcher, Early 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
the table is braced by a beautifully hand-forged iron stretcher, reminiscent of a bell shape, and
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Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

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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Vintage 1920s Danish Arts and Crafts More Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

Medium Sized Bell with Wooden Handle, circa 1900-1940
Located in Culver City, CA
Assortment of hand bells with ebonised and turned handles. Made in America, circa 1900-1940.
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Early 20th Century American More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hermès Sterling Silver Dinner Call Bell
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An Hermès silver bell, crafted in France in the mid twentieth century. The bell is made in solid
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Late 20th Century Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

Pair of English Federal Brass Bell Shaped Doorstops, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English federal brass bell shaped doorstops with matching carrying handles, bulbous columns
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Antique 1790s English Federal Paperweights

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Brass, Lead

Vintage Bell System Pink "The Princess Phone" Rotary Dial Telephone
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Bell System Pink "The Princess Phone" Rotary Dial telephone. Circa Mid to late 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Plastic

Late 19th Century English Set of 5 Brass Bell Weights
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century set of 5 brass bell weights, English. An assembled set by W&T Avery, Birmingham
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Paperweights

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Brass

Antique English Victorian Era Gong / Bell and Striker, Circa 1865-1875
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Era gong / bell and striker, Circa 1865-1875.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Silver Plate

20th Century Russian Faberge Silver and Enamel Bell-Push, Henrik Wigstrom
By Henrik Wigström 1
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century Imperial Russian solid silver-gilt guilloche enamel bell-push, circa1910. Of
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Early 20th Century Russian More Desk Accessories

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Silver, Enamel

20th Century Russian Faberge Silver and Enamel Bell-Push, Henrik Wigstrom
By Henrik Wigström 1
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century Imperial Russian solid silver-gilt guilloche enamel bell-push, circa1910. Of
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Early 20th Century Russian More Desk Accessories

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Silver, Enamel

Original 1961 GPO Model 706 Telephone in Ivory, On/Off Bell Feature
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO model 706 telephone in ivory. 1961 'Bell On/Bell Off' feature. Original nylon
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Vintage 1960s English Art Deco More Desk Accessories

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Bakelite

20th Century Russian Faberge Silver Enamel Bell-Push, Henrik Wigstrom, c.1910
By Henrik Wigström 1, Fabergé
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century Imperial Russian solid silver-gilt & guilloche enamel bell-push, of
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20th Century Russian Desk Sets

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Silver, Enamel

19th Century French Important Silver-Gilt Dinner Bell on Stand, circa 1880
By Quizille Lemcine
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century French important solid silver-gilt dinner bell on stand. Made on commission
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Antique 19th Century French More Desk Accessories

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Silver

18th Century Bell Clock, Mechanism Signed by Huy Angers.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
18th century bell clock, mechanism signed by Huy Angers. Bell clock signed by Balthazar, Paris
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Antique 18th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Vintage Continental Secretary/Desk w/Cylinder Sides Lyre Base
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Unique and wonderful, this fine desk has all the bells and whistles. With an astonishing appearance
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Vintage 1930s Desks and Writing Tables

Martin Burgess Sculptural Clock Made for Simon Napier-Bell
Located in New Orleans, LA
was commissioned by Simon Napier-Bell, famed manager of George Michael, John Paul Young and Wham
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20th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Brass, Lead

19th Century French Important Solid Silver-Gilt Dinner Bell on Stand, circa 1880
By Quizille Lemcine
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century French important solid silver-gilt dinner bell on stand. Made on commission
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Antique 19th Century French More Desk Accessories

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Silver

20th Century Russian Faberge 56 Gold Enamel Bell-Push, Mikhail Perkhin, c.1900
By Michael Perkhin
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
20th Century Imperial Russian gold & guilloche enamel on bowenite bell-push, of shaped rectangular
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20th Century Russian Desk Sets

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Gold, Enamel

Remarkable Antique French Louis XII Carved Oak Barley Twist Desk
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Absolutely astonishing antique French Louis XIII hand carved solid oak desk with all the bells and
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

20th Century Mahogany Wood Brass Chelsea Ship-Strike Bell Clock
By Chelsea Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This late 20th-century Chelsea Ship-Strike Bell Clock is a finely crafted maritime timepiece, made
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Antique English Bracket Clock Triple Fusee Chiming on Eight Bells, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
on eight bells, circa 1880.
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Magnificent Vintage Italian Roll-Top Desk w/Cherubs, Ormolu ++
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
actually candleholders for working late into the night. This fine roll top desk has all the bells and
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20th Century Italian Desks

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Mahogany

Harvey Probber Curved Top Walnut Desk Mid-century Danish Modern
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
HARVEY PROBBER CURVED TOP EXECUTIVE DESK. THIS DESK HAS ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLED WITH TWO PULL
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Fine English Desk / Counter Bell Dated 1868
Located in Bath, GB
One of the finest bells we have had in some time; this one has everything a collector could wish
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Silver Plated Giraffe Desk Set James Deakin Sons
By James Deakin Sons
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent novelty silver plated desk set, circa 1880 in date. The desk set bears the
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Antique 1880s English Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Chrome Bell Shade Desk Lamp
By Donald Deskey
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare Art Deco table lamp, circa 1940s rewired the shade moves side to side and up and down, the chrome its in very clean condition with natural wear due to age, no rust.
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20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

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Chrome

Figural Victorian Desk / Counter Bell, circa 1860 Cherub
Located in Bath, GB
A truly charming desk or counter bell and certainly a rare find, English in era and dating to circa
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Antique 1860s British Late Victorian Musical Instruments

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Brass

An Art Nouveau "Bell" Desk Lamp by Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
An American Art Nouveau bronze and favorite glass "Bell" Desk Lamp by, Tiffany Studios decorated
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Large Antique English Brass Desk / Counter 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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Antique 1890s British Victorian Musical Instruments

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Brass

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk or Counter Bell, Tortoise
Located in Bath, GB
bell in the form of a tortoise. This example has been professionally polished in our workshop
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Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell Tortoise / Turtle
Located in Bath, GB
bell in the from of a tortoise. This example has been professionally polished in our workshop
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Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Industrial Articulating Brass Daul Desk Lamp with Bell Shades
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early late Edwardian industrial articulating brass lamp with dual lights. Each with milk glass bell
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Vintage 1910s American Industrial Table Lamps

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Brass

Industrial Articulating Brass Daul Desk Lamp with Bell Shades
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early late Edwardian industrial articulating brass lamp with dual lights. Each with milk glass bell
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Vintage 1910s American Industrial Table Lamps

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Brass

Antique German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
bell in the from of a tortoise. This example is unpolished with a good natural antique patina
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Antique Early 1900s German Late Victorian Models and Miniatures

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Metal

KMD Daalderop Art Deco Counterweight Desk Lamp with Bell Shade, 1935
By Daalderop KDM Royal Holland, Willem H. Gispen
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare desk or table lamp is called The Tumbler (De Tuimelaar) and was produced by KMD Daalderop
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Table Lamps

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Metal

American Art Nouveau Tiffany Favrile "Bell" Desk Lamp by Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
An American Art Nouveau bronze and favorite glass "Bell" desk lamp by, Tiffany Studios decorated
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Sterling Silver Call Desk Table Bell, George Unite 1886 19th Century
By George Unite
Located in London, GB
A delightful antique English Victorian sterling silver call bell, bearing the makers mark of the
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Call Desk Table Bell, W Comyns London 1902
By William Comyns
Located in London, GB
A delightful antique English Edwardian sterling silver call bell, bearing the makers mark of the
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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century English Solid Silver Desk / Dinner Bell, C.J. Vamder, London c.1979
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb 20th Century English solid silver desk or dinner bell. The bell, of a heavy guage, has a
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20th Century British Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Monumental Victorian Silver Easel Mirror John William Deakin, 1901
By John William Deakin
Located in London, GB
'desk bell' (often interpreted as a 'lamp'). Likewise, Dixon used a figural trade mark (registered in
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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Antique English Sterling Silver Table Bell, 1895 by George Unite
By George Unite
Located in Bath, GB
A particularly fine late Victorian solid / sterling silver mechanical desk or table bell. A
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Huge Canteen Silver Plated Cutlery Deakin Sons
Located in London, GB
mark representing a 'desk bell' (often interpreted as a 'lamp'). Likewise, Dixon used a figural trade
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Vintage 1920s English Buffets

Industrial Styled Chrome Desk / Table Lamp
By Industrial Design
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An Industrial styled chromed desk lamp with adjustable bell shade, on and off toggle switch to the
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

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 read
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Musical Instruments

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 and set on a
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Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

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Find many varieties of an authentic desk bell available at 1stDibs. A desk bell — often made from metal, brass and silver — can elevate any home. Find 97 options for an antique or vintage desk bell now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a desk bell — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right desk bell, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made desk bell over the years, but those crafted by Walter Bosse, Hertha Baller and Carl Auböck are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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