So, what is this worth? (Parts 1-173 & 174; now 19 pages)

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These first three items demonstrate the bargains that can be found in high quality bells by careful selection.
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108a - LOVELY UNUSUAL LARGE HEAVY BRASS LADY BELL 5.5 inches
This is a really nice old unusual large brass lady bell standing 5.5 inches in height and 2.9 inches across the base.The lady is in period dress [ possibly 1700s ? ] and appears to be holding something in her right hand [ has a long handle and a net (?) at the end]. The bell has a good colour and patina and inside has the original iron hook for a clapper [clapper missing]. It is a heavy bell,weighing almost 700gm.

This is usually identified as Marie Antoinette, carrying a butterfly net, and dressed for rural activities at Le Hameau (pic 3). One of the early Pearson Page bells, c. 1920. (The sale price was a bargain.)

Wikipedia: The Hameau de la Reine, The Queen's Hamlet, is a rustic retreat in the park of the Château de Versailles built for Marie Antoinette in 1783 near the Petit Trianon in the Yvelines, France. Designed by the Queen's favoured architect, Richard Mique and with the help of the painter Robert Hubert, it contained a meadowland with lakes and streams, a classical Temple of Love on an island with fragrant shrubs and flowers, an octagonal belvedere, with a neighbouring grotto and cascade. There are also various buildings in a rustic or vernacular style, inspired by Norman or Flemish designed, situated around an irregular pond fed by a stream that turned the mill wheel. The building scheme included a farmhouse, (the farm was to produce milk and eggs for the queen), a dairy, a dovecote, a boudoir, a barn, a mill and a tower in the form of a lighthouse. Each building is decorated with a garden, an orchard or a flower garden. The largest of these houses is the "Queen's House" at the center of the village.



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108b - EARLY 20thC ORIGINAL BRASS DESK COUNTER/SHOP BELL, c 1910-20s.
A GOOD EARLY FINGER STRUCK EXAMPLE.....WHICH WOULD HAVE STOOD ON THE DESK COUNTER IN A SHOP OR OFFICE RECEPTION.......THE STANDING BASE & BELL HAVING A BEE-HIVE RING DESIGN, ALONG WITH THE FINIAL & STRIKER......WHEN STRUCK , THE CLANGER HITS THE IN-SIDE.....MAKING A GOOD RINGING SOUND.......IN VERY GOOD ORIGINAL CONDITION....FREE FROM ANY DINGS OR DAMAGE......STANDING 3"1/2 HIGH.....THE BASE DIAMETER 3"1/4.

A beautiful tap bell, well made, and with the interesting beehive design. I have often found that the conical shaped bells have the best and most persistent tone. A bargain price, especially when compared to the repro junk that often sells for the same amount.



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108c - Paire de Cloches de Table en Bronze Vieux et Vieille
Bel état manque un grelot. Hauteur 11 cm. Poids 1405 grammes.

Pair of Bronze Table Bells of an Old Man and an Old Woman
Good condition, but missing one clapper. Height 11 cm (4.4 in). Weight 1405 gm (~3 lb).

Often indentified as French peasants, this pair was another bargain, especially compared to the ridiculous prices paid for the bells in Parts 80b & 80c.



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108d - VERY RARE LARGE ANTIQUE TUDOR QUEEN LADY BELL WITH LEGS CLANGER 1200 GRAMS!! CAST BRONZE QUEEN ELIZABETH 1ST
I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A VERY RARE ANTIQUE BRONZE BELL , A TUDOR LADY PERHAPS QUEEN VICTORIA THE 1ST WEARING A LARGE CROSS, VERY HEAVY APPROX 1200 GRAMS , MEASURES APPROX 17 CM IN HEIGHT BY 8.8CM IN DIAMETER. HER LEGS FORM THE CLANGER. CAST IN VERY GOOD DETAIL. WOULD LOVE TO KNOW FROM ANYONE WHO KNOWS MORE ABOUT THIS ITEM. THE LAST PHOTO IS ACTUALLY LIGHTER THAN IT SHOULD BE AS THE FLASH WENT OFF. IN VERY NICE CONDITION WITH A GREAT PATINA.

First she is misidentified as Queen Elizabeth, then as Victoria, but this bell represents Mary, Queen of Scots. Another of the early Pearson Page bells, c. 1920, good patina color, but made of brass, not bronze. The bell seems to lean to her right, as is common with this bell. It has a pair of leg clappers, but these are a late replacement and are much too light weight to give a good ring tone.



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108e - A VERY LARGE CROTAL BELL MADE BY EDWARD SELLER OF YORK 1685-1760
4 INCHES DIAMETER. ATTACHED TO AN IRON STRAP. IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL I SHIP OUTSIDE THE U.K. SO PLEASE DON'T ASK.

Seller Foundry - York, England

The first record is of 1662, when William Seller is mentioned as having a foundry in Jubbergate. William was succeeded by his son, Edward I, who, on his death in 1724, left the foundry to his sons, Richard and Edward II. Richard only survived his father by a few months, and Edward II ran the foundry alone until his own son, John, joined him in 1733. The two men worked together until the late 1750s, when Edward II retired and it was decided to close the foundry.

When the assets of the foundry were sold in 1761 and 1763, it is likely that Robert Wells of Aldbourne purchased the crotal bell patterns, as the products of the two foundries are virtually identical.

Bells marked ‘ES’ are attributed to Edward Seller I or II, or possibly both.

See Part 49a for information about Robert Wells.

A rare bell, good condition, and unusual size. I suspect the sale price would have been considerably higher if the seller had opened the sale to worldwide.



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108f - VICTORIAN BRONZE CRAB DESK COUNTER RECEPTION SHOP BELL ANTIQUE FISH RESTAURANT
This is for one of the best shop counter bells i have had, i have had some unusual ones but this one is fabulous. It is from the Victorian era and made from bronze in the form of a crab. Maybe it once sat at the front of house in a fish restaurant rather than on a shop counter....who knows, i am guessing, but It has fabulous detail and i would imagine was made in Austria. The detailing is superb, very precise particularly around the legs and claws and it has little red inset eyes, what they are i dont know, maybe garnets, i am not sure. The button is placed in the centre of his back. It can be unscrewed from the base so can be re wired to use. It is in excellent condition with no damage to the crab at all and just surface wear to the bronze gilding. One of the screws underneath is not original but overall, what a superb bell. It measures an impressive 105mm (4") across by 70mm (2.75") and stands 40mm (1.5") tall.

We have seen these previously, fitted as mechanical twist bells. This one is a push bell.
The picture of the bottom suggests to me that it once sat on a base (now missing).



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109a - Antique large unusual rare brass lady bell
ANTIQUE UNUSUAL RARE BRASS LADY BELL ,APPROX 5 INCHES TALL , NO CLAPPER BUT DOES HAVE THE HOOK INSIDE TO HANG ONE SO EASILY REPLACED.

A familiar bell to many viewers, usually identified as Becky Sharp from the WIlliam Thackeray novel, Vanity Fair. Personally, I doubt the identification is correct, but that is how she is now known.

This is the sandcast version in average condition, facial details seem a little weak.



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109b - RARE LARGE BRASS LADY BELL PERIOD DRESS 15.5 CMS 6 INCHES TALL WEIGHS 685 GRAMS
I think that this one is quite rare as I have never seen this particular example before. She is all over well detailed from her hair & face & down through her period dress. She does have a metal nut as a clapper which is not original but still gives out a nice, clear ringing sound. She is tall, 15.5 cms or 6 inches & weighs a hefty 685 grams, 1.5 pounds. The brass is of an excellent quality & it still has some of its original protective lacquer which shows that it has not been over polished & hence retained much of its clear, crisp detailing.

Not often seen, large size, another sandcast bell with somewhat weak features and simplified details. Probably of British origin.



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109c - Rarität absolut seltene Alte Bronze Figur Jugendstildame Kleid Tänzerin Glocke
Exclusive Rarität absolut seltene Alte Bronze Figur Jugendstildame Kleid Tänzerin Glocke
Material: Bronze
Figur/Glocke ca. 60 x 60 x 50 mm H/B/Tief
Stücke nicht gereinigt.

Rarity absolutely rare old bronze Art Nouveau lady dancer bell
Material: Bronze
Figure / bell 60 x 60 x 50 mm height / width / depth (2.4 x 2.4 x 2 in)
Piece was not cleaned.

We saw this bell back in Part 4, where it had a Tereszczuk signature, and seemed to have slightly better details. The seller does not mention if this piece is also signed, and it does not appear from the pictures
as if it is.



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109d - Brass Lady Bell Table Bell Queen French Rococo Baroque Dress Ornament Vintage
This beautiful brass lady bell in the form of possibly a queen comes in excellent condition and would make a great addition to any bell or brass collection. This rare bell is one of the nicest I have come across!
She weighs 370g unboxed and measures approx 4.5 inches (11.5cm) high x 2.25 inches (5.5cm) wide.

By far the best of the four lady bells in this group, and the most elaborate with the Rococo design.

Wikipedia: Rococo, also referred to as "Late Baroque", is an 18th-century artistic movement and style, a reaction against the grandeur, symmetry and strict regulations of the Baroque, especially that of the Palace of Versailles. Rococo artists opted for a more jocular, florid and graceful approach to Baroque art and architecture. Rococo art and architecture in such a way was ornate and made strong usage of creamy, pastel-like colours, asymmetrical designs, curves and gold. Unlike the more politically focused Baroque, the Rococo had more playful and often witty artistic themes.



The following photos of Rococo costume are from paintings of Madame du Pompadour,
the third and last "official chief mistress" of Louis XV. According to the Queen, with
whom she was friendly, "If there must be a mistress, better her than any other."



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109e - Stunning Art Nouveau Dinner Gong
A fantastic Art Nouveau dinner gong. I am not sure of the material. it has certainly been plated as overcleaning has brought out a slight bronze/brass colour underneath. If you look at the flower patterns you will see. It shows a nice patination and is commensurate with it's age. There are some 'hallmark's on the rear, a letter E and a small makers mark. The dish has some small dents, from the gong!, and is showing a little wear throgh to the base metal. The overaal size is height 24 cms, depth 9.5 cms and width 19 cms All in all a classic piece of Art Nouveau decorative table funiture.



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109f - Sonnette / interrupteur" singe" art déco WMF I/O en argent. fabrique Allemande.
Ancienne sonnette en forme de singe , signé WMF " Wurttembergisch Metallwarenfabrik " I/O: Argenture de qualité standard. art déco a partir de 1910. poids : 104.91 g longueur : 8 cm .en bel état. objet rare.

Bell / Bell push "monkey" Art Deco WMF I / O in silver. German manufacture.
Antique bell push in the shape of a monkey, signed WMF "Wurttembergisch Metallwarenfabrik"
I O: Silver-quality standard. Art Deco 1910. weight: 104.91 g length: 8 cm (3.2 in). In beautiful condition. Rare object.

Wikipedia: WMF is a tableware manufacturer, founded in 1853 in Geislingen an der Steige, Germany. In 1880, it merged with another German company and became known as the Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik. Around 1900, they were the world's largest producer and exporter of silver-plated household metalware, mainly in the Jugendstil, or Art Nouveau style. Items from this time are highly collectible and often expensive. The company is still in business, concentrating now in the commercial and hotel markets.

The hallmark places this item in the 1910-1918 period.



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110a - Vintage Bronze Elephant Bell
For sale is a bronze elephant bell that you see in the photos. It is about 3 inches tall. A metal ball is sealed inside the footing that makes the bell ring when shaken. Actually it's more of a rattle.

This type of crotal bell is known as a SCRUBBER.

According to Lois Springer (The Collector's Book of Bells), "These scrubbers were once very common in India but are more rare today. They were used to scrub the body while bathing, and women coming in from the fields found them useful for scrubbing their mud-soaked feet."

Some may be quite old and often sell in the $100 range,
but there also seem to be modern reproductions.



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110b - Antique BRASS Figural JAPANESE BELL Signed,1920s
Beautiful Antique Brass Figural Japanese Bell, signed by the maker, 5 1/2" high by 2 3/8" in diameter, no clapper, in excellent condition, from an old collection, circa early 20th century.

The figure is called an ONI, a creature from Japanese folklore described as a (not the) devil, demon, ogre, troll, malignant creature. For more information, see "Devils and Demons" in this same Small Bells, Jan 30, 2011.

Some of these bells have an unusual way of attaching the handle to the base. A shaft with clapper eye at the lower end extends down through a hole in the top of the bell. Both the shaft and hole are slightly oval, and they are joined together by twisting the handle to try to lock it in place. I have one that works fairly well. I have another that would never tighten up and I wound up soldering the handle to the bell.



This listing appears to have gone almost unnoticed, and the bell sold at a low price.

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110c - très ancienne cloche de table,femme du moyen-âge, bronze très finement travaillé
très vieille(XIXème,voire avant)
très belle patine
très finement ciselée,travaillée
15 cm de haut pour 6,5 de large
poids:0,675 kg

antique table bell, woman of the Middle Ages, very finely worked bronze
very old (nineteenth century or earlier)
beautiful patina
very finely chased, worked
15 inches tall and 6.5 wide
weight: 0.675 kg

Hard to tell just what it is from one relatively poor picture.
It appears to be lost wax casting, with relatively good details.
I would date it as late 19th or early 20th century.



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110d - VINTAGE ANTIQUE RARE LARGE BRASS TURTLE HOTEL DESK BELL SERVICE BELL HOP BELL
This brass turtle service desk bell is so unique. I am not sure of its age but I purchased it from an Estate of one our cities most affluent. I was told by the Estate dealer that the couple traveled extensively and that it sat on their desk for years. It is a very substantial large turtle bell that measures approximately 8” long X 5” diameter body X 4 ½” tall to the top of the bell plunger. The shell has lovely detail too. It’s in excellent condition and is for the collector who loves those unique and one-of-a-kind pieces.

We have seen the Spanish BOJ and German windup mechanical turtle bells previously, some turtle bells with a twist mechanism, and one rigged as a bell push. This is a tap bell version.

Minimum information and maximum blarney.
"unique and one-of-a-kind"?
Nonsense! The bell may be uncommon, but hardly unique.
It would have been a commercial, not artistic, enterprise, and hundreds of copies cranked out.



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110e - AMERICAN BRILLIANT CUT GLASS CRYSTAL SCARCE ANTIQUE BELL MONARCH J HOARE ABP
SCARCE AMERICAN BRILLIANT CUT GLASS DINNER BELL--CUT IN MONARCH PATTERN BY J HOARE--(SEE LAST PICTURE FROM THEIR CATALOG)--
J MICHAEL PEARSON RATES THIS PATTERN (4-4) (RARE & HIGH PRICED)
4 1/2 INCHES TALL BY 3 INCHES WIDE--
WELL EXECUTED PATTERN--FANCY NOTCHED AND FLUTED HANDLE--GREAT CONDITION--A SMALL DAB OF RUST WHERE THE METAL CHAIN IS ATTACHED TO THE HANDLE--(COMMON)--WONDERFUL EXAMPLE IN AN IDENTIFYED PATTERN --OFFERED AT NO RESERVE!

According to Al Trinidad,
"The Brilliant Period of cut glass in the United States, from the time of the Centennial in 1876 to about 1915, was a period in which many fine cut glass bells were produced in geometric patterns using lead glass. Overlapping this period was the Flower Period, from about 1906 to the 1920s, during which cut and engraved flowers and other natural subjects appeared on bells. At about the same time, less expensive pressed pattern glass bells were being made in imitation of the more expensive cut glass patterns."

Two examples of this bell by J. Hoare & Co. (Corning, NY) are shown on page 31 of Glass Bells. I would urge you to consult this book, and Al's other books for definitive information on glass bells.

Glass Bells (Schiffer Publishing Co., 2000)
Collectible Glass Bells Of The World (Schiffer Publishing Co., 2003)
American Glass Bells (Schiffer Publishing Co., 2010)
Glass Bells From Around The World (Schiffer Publishing Co., 2010)



The sale price was quite reasonable.

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110f - RARE,ANTIQUE, FLINT GLASS BELL, BACARRAT CONNECTION..VERY SCARCE
RARE FRENCH FLINT GLASS BELL FOR SALE
EXTREMELY RARE AND HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE
THE BELL IS MADE FROM FLINT GLASS WITH A COLD PAINTED BRONZE RABBIT HANDLE AND CARROT CLANGER.
FRENCH AND DATES FROM CIRCA 1900
THERE IS LITTLE KNOWN ABOUT THESE BELLS BECAUSE THEY ARE RARE BUT THE NAME BACARRAT HAS BEEN MENTIONED BY COLLECTORS WHEN DESCRIBING THESE BELLS
THE BELL IS IN FANTASTIC, MINT , CONDITION, IT HAS NO CHIPS OR CRACKS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND, THE PAINTWORK ON THE COLD PAINTED BRONZE IS ALL INTACT. (EVEN THE RED EYES ON THE RABBIT/HARE IS PRESENT)



Relatively low price compared to many recent sales.

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111a - Ancienne clochette de table en bronze tete du roi Louis Philippe caricature
Ancienne clochette de table en bronze caricaturant la tete du roi Louis Philippe
en le representant en forme de poire.
Objet de vitrine de qualité .
Hauteur 7.8 cm, largeur maxi 4.6 cm, poids 230 grammes.

Old bronze table bell with the head of King Louis Philippe caricature.
Old bronze table bell with a caricature head of King Louis Philippe
representated as pear-shaped.
Object of showcase quality.
Height 7.8 cm (3.1 in), maximum width 4.6 cm (1.8 in) , weight 230 grams (8 oz).

So, here's the story. Your name is Louis Phillippe, kind of a sissy name but, hey, you're French. It is 1831 and you have been king of France for one year. You are destined to be the last king, and the last of the Bourbon line stretching back almost 250 years. Yes, you do have a tiny weight problem (look like John Goodman on a bad day), and along comes some 21 year old punk kid (Honoré Daumier) just beginning his career, and making fun of you in political cartoons. The editor does spend six months in jail for "disrespecting his betters", but that is not much consolation. Then some guy comes along and makes this pear bell caricature. Ya just can't get no respect.







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111b - Half Doll With Metal Table Bell
Unusual Half Doll made as a table bell.
Porcelain bust with a metal bell and a very detailed workmanship of a brass lace skirt.
Complete height about 13 cm ( 51/8"). The porcelain bust alone measures about 7 cm ( 23/4").
Condition: No chips, no cracks. The left arm has a professional repair. One of the metal bobbles of her ribbon is missing.

Half dolls are just that--generally, the upper half of a human figure, without legs. Half dolls were produced without legs so that they could be attached to something useful--very commonly, pin cushions, but also whisk brooms, tea cozies, and numerous things that could grace a ladies dressing table, such as powder boxes. Occasionally they are found as bells.

The vast majority of Half Dolls were produced between 1900 and the 1920s, although some were produced earlier than that and some later. Some half dolls are still reproduced today. Most half dolls were produced in Germany, by firms such as Dressel & Kister, F. W. Goebel, Ernst, Bohne & Sohne, Heubach, Hertwig, Karl Schnider and many others. Japan also flooded the market with inexpensive models. Half dolls are often found unmarked, marked "Germany" or "Made in Germany", or with a four or five digit mold number. Models from Japan can be marked "Japan" or "Made in Japan." Only a few companies such as Dressel and Kister and Goebel would sometimes mark half dolls with their company's distinctive mark.

Most half dolls are between 2 and 6 inches tall, although there are smaller and also a few larger examples. Half dolls are generally made of porcelain (glazed bisque, sometimes called china) although there are also models made in unglazed bisque. Half dolls have also been made out of composition, wax, and many other materials.







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111c - Antique SLEIGH BELLS Signed WEB William Barton LEATHER STRAP, Tag GEORGE TINKER
At the center of the 75” long by 2” wide strap are two large 2” petal bells separated by two of the 18 smaller bells, each 1 ½” in diameter. The two large bells are signed W.E.B. with a “running horse” opposite. The smaller bells are marked “5” but do not carry the mark “WEB” but are identical in design to the 2 big William E. Barton bells. Both brass buckles are stamped with the anchor mark used by “North and Judd” of New Britain, Connecticut, a company dating back to 1812.

Captain William Barton (Sr.) (1740?-1793?) a bell maker in Wintonbury (now Bloomfield), Connecticut as early as 1770; begat William Barton (Jr.) (1762-1849), also a bell maker but now located in East Hampton, Connecticut, from 1808 through 1826. His brothers Hubbard Barton (1797-1860), Hiram Barton (1799-1878) and Jason Barton (1808-1862) were all makers of bells along with one of Hiram’s sons, John Watrous Barton (1835-1867). I’m sure they all begat others, but the important part is that Hiram also begat William E. Barton (1826-1895), the maker of the bells on this neck strap.

William Edward Barton only signed his petal bells, and he is the one who came up with the “running horse” logo. You could also have some fun reading about Buffalo Bill and his close relationship with the buckle makers, North and Judd. He commissioned them to make a bit with pistols on the cheeks. He was after N & J to hurry up since he had ”a large number of cowboys who were waiting for them.



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112a - Antique German "Kaiser Glocke" Bell Brass
Antique Brass German "Kaiser Glocke" with inscriptions and decorations. Clapper is in great shape.
There are a couple of small nicks at the base otherwise in excellent condition.
Age is at least 60 years old. Measures 5.25" tall x 3" across as base.

For more information about this bell, see Lois Springer The Collector's Book of Bells, pp. 99-100.

This bell may be found in this brass/bronze version, or in a more elaborate silverplated version that also sometimes has a metal mounting stand. With the brass/bronze version the inscription plate and medalions
are cast as part of the bell, while in the silverplated version they are applied separately.



Someone got a terrific bargain, as these used to sell for hundreds of dollars.

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112b - 1995 BRONZE BELL-American Bald Eagle Wildlife Sculpture-MCCOMBIE
DIMENSIONS: 4 3/4" X 5 1/2" x 3 1/2".
Total weight: approx. 3 3/4 lbs.
DESCRIPTION: Vintage, original sculpture / bell in the form of the head of an American Bald Eagle.
By John McCombie. Heavy, solid cast bronze. Cowboy boot clapper. Expertly modeled, cast and finished. Highly realistic. Very high quality. Signed in casting and dated '95.
Engraved interior: signature, numbered 95/500 and dated '95.



Another great bargain. One of these sold in the 2012 ABA Convention auction for $300.

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112c - Vintage Harold Lloyd Mechanical tin bell toy
You are bidding on this rare and Hard to fine Harold Lloyd tin mechanical bell toy. This toy is 6" tall and 4" wide. I have no idea how old it is, but I think it is from the 40's. The toy is from the 1920's silent movie star Harold Lloyd. When you pull the lever down it moves the face down to cover the smile and the bell rings. This toy is one of the better ones I have seen with 99.99% of the original paint and very, very little surface rust on the back as shown in the photo.



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113a - ANTIQUE 1880'S SILVER PLATE ELKINGTON TABLE BELL, MEDIEVAL STYLE.
An antique silver plated table bell, 3.25 inches tall, 3 inches wide, medieval style, stamped on rim ELKINGTON & CO 1159, and Elkington marks and date letter Y, dented on rim otherwise good, plate good.

George Richards Elkington developed and patented the first commercial electroplating process in 1840.
The process was licensed to other manufacturers, such as Christofle in France. George and his cousin Henry opened an electroplating shop in 1841, and over time diversified their output be adding jewelry and cutlery items. It was the time of the Industrial Revolution, with a rising middle class who sought items more affordable than those of sterling silver.

Elkington used a series of dated hallmarks, similar to but different from the British sterling marks.



The picture on the left is the hallmarks used from 1865 - 1897, and would be followed by a date letter.
The letter Y corresponds to 1884. The picture on the right is of this bell.



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113b - Alte Tischglocke mit plastischem Engel, Metallguß, Jugendstil um 1900
Metallguß, bronziert, Glocke mit Drehmechanismus,
Länge ca. 20,0 cm, Höhe ca. 9,5 cm,
1 Fuß des Engels fehlt, ansonsten guter, unbeschädigter Zustand,
normale Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren, etwas verschmutzt.

Old dinner bell with figural angel, metal casting, Art Nouveau 1900
Cast metal, bronze finish, rotating bell mechanism.
Length about 20.0 cm (8 in), height 9.5 cm (3.6 in),
1 foot of the angel is missing, otherwise good, undamaged condition,
Normal age and wear, a little dirty.

The seller mentions bronze, but this and many other mechanical bells of this type and age were made of pot metal. This material has no tensile strength, and can easily break under stress, as with the angel's left foot. This material seems to become increasingly brittle with age, so do not try bending any of these items.



Note that the cost of international shipping was as much as the bell,
and that may have discouraged some foreign bidders.

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113c - Bronze Guss Figur Dame Frau. Tischglocke. Ca. Art Deco. Seltene Form
Schöner alter Bronzeguss
Zeit Herstellung ca. Art Deco
Glocke ist funktionsfähig
Ca. 10,5 cm hoch
Öffnung Durchmesser ca. 4,7 cm
Gewicht ca. 240 g

Cast bronze figure of a lady or wife. Bell. Circa Art Deco period, rare item
Beautiful old bronze casting
Creation time around Art Deco period
Bell is functional
About. 10.5 cm (4.2 in) high
Opening diameter of about 4.7 cm (1.9 in)
Weight about 240 g

Beautiful lost wax cast lady bell. Note the casting flaw in the center of the skirt in the rear. My guess is that this was a blemish on or damage to the wax figure before it was coated with ceramic.



No PayPal + no shipping outside Germany = low price to seller.

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113d - MOST UNUSUAL OLD ARAB BOY TABLE BELL - EITHER BRASS OR BRONZE - POSS AUSTRIAN
This is a most unusual looking old bell, it looks to have a young arab boy for the handle.
I have re-listed it as I have been told it is possibly Austrian and could be very rare.
It is either bronze or brass - it could be bronze that has been polished.
It stands 14.5cm tall and has a diameter of approx 7.5cm.
Sadly it doesn't have its clapper but still a fantastic old thing.



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113e - LARGE Antique DEAGAN Catholic Mass Altar Church Chime/Tubular Bells-Oak
DIMENSIONS: 14" x 11 1/4" x 4".
Chimes 2 1/4" diam. Longest 12 7/8".
Oak shield 7/8" thick.
Total weight: approx. 15 lbs.
DESCRIPTION: Large, antique Catholic Church chimes/bells.
By DEAGAN. Heavy, lacquered brass tubular chimes mounted on a thick, quarter sawn oak plaque. Felt suspension. Bars with notation for Sanctus, Benediction, Communion and Offertory tunes. Tabs for wall mounting. All original. Very high quality.
Deagan plate on back.
One tube additionally stamped "J.C. Deagan, Inc., Chicago, Patented".
No mallet is included.
Circa 1920s (last patent date 1925). USA.
CONDITION: Small flake to the back edge of the oak shield -- see photos. This isn't terribly conspicuous -- generally not noticeable when viewed from front. Otherwise excellent, all original condition. No other damages and no significant wear. No restorations. No other chips/flakes and no breaks, cracks, splits, looseness, gouges, scuffs, dents, dings, mars, corrosion, significant scratches. No signs of abuse.
Generally very clean. Very light wear, including small, scattered, superficial rubs to lacquer and to oak finish -- nothing significant / conspicuous. No missing, replaced / non original parts.
Untouched original patina. Scattered, small spots of light oxidation.
Beautiful tone.



Fairly standard price.

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113f - RARE ET MAGNIFIQUE CLOCHE DE TABLE ANCIENNE EN BRONZE TRES DECOREE ET TRAVAILLE
TRÈS RARE ET JAMAIS VU SUR EBAY
EXCEPTIONNELLE CLOCHE DE TABLE EN BRONZE DORE, MASSIF, FINEMENT CISELÉE ET TRÈS OUVRAGÉE EN RELIEF
EPOQUE FIN XVIII DÉBUT XIX° SIÈCLE
SUR UN PETIT QUADRILLAGE POINTE DANS SON CENTRE, DEUX GROS MACARONS EN RELIEFS SONT SCULPTE EN FORME DE COQUILLES
QUI REFERMENT 2 SCÈNES ROMANTIQUES
L’INTÉRIEUR DES MACARONS EST DE DEUX COULEURS BONZE ET ARGENT
L'UNE REPRÉSENTANT 2 AMOUREUX SOUS UN ARBRE, SE DÉCLARANT LEUR FLAMME PRES D'UN PUITS OU COULE DE L'EAU? UNE CRUCHE EST POSÉE SUR UN ROCHE LE PETIT HOMME TIENT UN CHAPEAU DANS LA MAIN
L'AUTRE REPRÉSENTANT UN CHASSEUR ACCOMPAGNE DE SON CHIEN, IL SOUFFLE DANS UNE CORNE AU LOIN? ON VOIT UN MAISON ET DES ARBRES, AU PREMIER PLAN, UNE CHÈVRE DÉBUSQUE D'UN BUISSON
SUR LE HAUT ET LES COTES DE LA CLOCHES PENDENT DES GUIRLANDES DE FLEURS EN RELIEF
HAUTEUR DE LA CLOCHE 12 CM
DIAMÈTRE 7.5 CM

RARE AND BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE TABLE BELL, HIGHLY DECORATED, VERY OLD, BRONZE.
VERY RARE AND NEVER SEEN ON EBAY
EXCEPTIONAL BRONZE DORE (GILT) TABLE BELL, SOLID, VERY FINELY CHISELLED, CARVED IN RELIEF
NEAR THE TIME OF EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY
ON A SMALL GRID POINT IN THE CENTER, TWO LARGE BUTTONS ARE CARVED IN RELIEF AND SHAPED LIKE SHELLS THAT ACCOMPANY 2 ROMANTIC SCENES
THE INTERIOR OF THE BUTTONS ARE TWO COLORS OF BRONZE AND SILVER
ONE REPRESENTS 2 LOVERS IN A TREE, EXPRESSING THEIR LOVE NEAR A WELL. A PITCHER IS PLACED ON A ROCK AND THE LITTLE MAN HOLDS A HAT IN HIS HAND
OTHER REPRESENTS HUNTER ACCOMPANIED BY HIS DOG AND BLOWING A HORN? WE SEE A HOUSE AND TREES IN THE FOREGROUND, A GOAT AND BUSH APPEAR HIGHER UP
ON THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE BELLS ARE HANGING FLOWER GARLANDS IN RELIEF
HEIGHT OF BELL 12 CM (4.8 IN), DIAMETER 7.5 CM (3 IN)

Beautiful figural bell on which I now wish I had bid. The clapper and clapper hanger appear to be original,
and there is a wear groove where it has struck, but this is certainly not the original handle.





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114a - RARE AND FINE ANTIQUE DELFT BELL OF A SORCERER - NO RESERVE
I am offering for sale this wonderful and rare, antique Delft figure of a thoughtful sorcerer modelled as a bell. His large robe with ruched collar is well painted and at the bottom has a scene of dogs and a man with a horse. His large conical hat is also well decorated and he has a well modelled and painted face. The clapper of the bell is attached by string and is also made from delft pottery. The hat of the sorcerer has been broken off at some time and reglued. The back of the sorcerers robe has several tight hairlines and one or two on the front. There are two small frits on the base. But otherwise it is in good order. This particular model of Delft pottery is very rare. The height of this fine bell is 21cm (8.25 inch) and the width is 11.5cm (4.5 inch).

See Springer, Plate VI, pg 118f, for another version of this bell, which she calls Mr. Wizard.
I am told that one of these in good condition might often sell in the $200 - $300 range.







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114b - Unusual Brass / Bronze Bell Art Nouveau ? Table Bell
An unusual table bell stands 7 1/2 inches high and is in the form of a winged fairy with her wings folded behind her. I am not sure if this is brass or bronze,it feels a little heavy for brass but am selling as brass. This is an old item and not reproduction. It is in good working order.

I have often seen these figures made as letter openers, but never one previously that was mounted on a bell.

"not sure if this is brass or bronze,it feels a little heavy for brass"
A common misconception, that bronze is heavier than brass. Both are 95% copper, which accounts for most of the weight/density. Depending on the added components, a particular alloy can vary slightly either way.



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114c - Antique Table Bell. Berthold Muller??
This is a table bell I think as you can see a suspender inside which is broken. The inside is faintly gilded, worn over the years of polishing no doubt, and the whole thing needs a good clean but I believe that is best left to the lucky buyer.
It is 13 cm (5.2 in) high and 8 cm (3.2 in) across the base with the opening being 6.5 cm (2.6 in).
The figure, reminiscent of a Shakespearean character is holding a staff or somesuch in his left hand.
This has been snapped off immediately above the hand and is missing.
The clothing is beautifully modelled in folds and swags of draped cloth with very pretty scroll engraving around the base in a band and up the front.
In case you can't tell from the picture this is figure is definitely of a man in a soft cloth cap and he has a fur cape over his left shoulder.
Weight is 255 grams (9 oz).

Possibly another of the Hanau silver items, imported into England. See Parts 31a and 100c.





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114d - Additional pictures of the Mr. Wizard bell, courtesy of Bill M.
See Part 114a above.





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115a - Orig. Wiener Bronze, P.Tereszczuk sign., Jugendstil, Tischklingel, Wien um 1910
Wunderschöne Wiener Bronze- Plastik/Bronzefigur/Tischklingel, signiert P.Tereszczuk, Originalstück aus dem Jugendstil um 1910.
Die Figur ist ein Original von Peter Tereszczuk welcher 1875in Wybudow geb.wurde und 1963 in Wien verstarb.
Der Höhepunkt seines Schaffens lag zwischen 1895 und 1925 in Wien.
Die Figur ist mit dem Gießerei Stempel Tereszczuk u. Ullmann versehen.
Guter unveränderter Fundzustand.
In Deutschland wenig von diesem Künstler zu bekommen.
Größe: ca. 9,5cm hoch

Original Viennese bronze, signed P.Tereszczuk., Art Nouveau, table bell, Vienna 1910
Beautiful Vienna bronze sculpture / bronze / bell desk, signed P.Tereszczuk, original piece of art nouveau from the 1910s.
The figure is an original by Peter Tereszczuk, born 1875 in Wybudow, died 1963 in Vienna.
The highlight of his career was 1895-1925 in Vienna.
The figure is provided with the foundry stamp Tereszczuk and Ullmann.
Good condition as found unchanged.
In Germany, a little difficult to find items by this artist.
Size: about 9.5 cm (3.6 in) high

Another bell push by Art Nouveau sculptor Peter Tereszczuk.
The figure is provided with the foundry stamp Tereszczuk and Ullmann.
Many Tereszczuk items do have the Tereszczuk/Ullmann [T/U] foundry stamp,
but this one has the [AR] mark for Artur Rubenstein (no relation to the pianist.



Sale price was well below average.

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115b - RARE Vintage Lord Wellington British Empire Mourning Bell
A very RARE and beautifully made vintage brass British Empire Lord Wellington Mourning Bell, 19th century. Dong is mounted on a brass spring. Bust of Wellington on handle. In honor of Irishman Wellingtons British victory over the French and Napoleon at Waterloo Victorian form throughout. Patina untouched. Measures 4-1/2" tall by 2-1/4" wide. Weighs 9 oz.

Wellington is easy to identify by the uniform and his prominent hook nose.

This is a commemorative bell, part of a series, but it seems a stretch to call it a Mourning Bell. An unusual feature mentioned is the use of an extension coil spring to mount the clapper, instead of a wire or chain. Many, but not all, of this series have the same feature, and this is the only time that I have seen a spring used.



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Wellington (1769-1852) and Nelson (1758-1805).
They were both given state funerals, and are buried side by side in St. Paul's Cathedral.




Wellington, Nelson, Napoleon, and Moliere.
The inclusion of Moliere makes me think the bells were made in France.
Note the similar bases on the three smaller bells.
There might be a Nelson in the smaller size also, but I haven't seen one.



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115c - VICTORIAN Antique Figural Meriden Silverplate Store Desk Counter Hotel Bell
Exquisite Store/Desk/Counter top/Hotel/Bellhop Figural silverplated bell, by Meriden Silver Company. Circa late 1800's. It has a young lady holding her hand up. There is an opening in her hand, so you can make her hold something. The bell rings true and sounds great. It measures approx. 7 1/4" tall and 6 1/2" wide.

We have seen these twice previously. The seller originally had the figure turned the wrong direction,
then was told it should be corrected. It is missing a loop that runs over the top and from side to side.





Compare with the bell shown in Part 89b (picture to upper right).

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