Antique 19th French Rare Bronze & Mother-Of-Pearl Shells Dove Bell 0

Antique 19th French Rare Bronze & Mother-Of-Pearl Shells Dove Bell

$500.00
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Antique 19th French Rare Bronze & Mother-Of-Pearl Shells Dove Bell

Antique 19th French Rare Bronze & Mother-Of-Pearl Shells Dove Bell

$500.00

Condition: Used

Occasion: All Occasions

Size: Small

Custom Bundle: No

Year Manufactured: 1890

Item Length: 15 cm

Additional Parts Required: No

Suitable For: Door,Stairs,Wall,Desk

Department: Adults

Number in Pack: 1

Item Height: 15 cm

Style: 1890

Features: Unboxed

Finish: Antique

Room: Any Room

Engraved: No

Handmade: Yes

Item Width: 9 cm

Pattern: Old French

Color: Gold

Material: Brass,Bronze

Brand: Pearl

Type: Bell

Era: Victorian (1837-1900)

Customized: No

Packaging: Box

Theme: Art

Original/Reproduction: Original

Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899

Country of Origin: France

Antique 19th Century French Mother-of-Pearl Table Bell – Bird Finial, Grapevines & Alabaster Base

Exceptional antique French mechanical table/dinner bell dating to the 19th century, approximately 1850–1880, in the ornate style associated with Palais Royal and Napoleon III-era decorative objects.

The bell features three large naturally iridescent mother-of-pearl shell panels mounted within an elaborate metal framework decorated with dimensional grape clusters, leaves, flowers and curling vines. An impressive sculptural bird in flight crowns the top.

A mechanical push/lever assembly activates the internal bell/clapper. These decorative bells are variously described as dinner bells, servant bells, hotel/reception bells or table bells, and comparable examples were produced and sold in France during the mid-to-late 19th century. Documented Palais Royal examples were also marketed as luxury decorative souvenirs.

The piece rests on a substantial circular white stone base that appears to be alabaster, consistent with documented period examples.

Features

* French, 19th century
* Circa 1850–1880
* Napoleon III / Palais Royal type
* Three mother-of-pearl shell panels
* Sculptural bird finial
* Grapevine, grape cluster and floral decoration
* Mechanical bell mechanism
* Gilt metal/brass construction with naturally aged surface
* Circular alabaster-type stone base
* Unmarked / maker not identified

Condition: Antique condition with substantial age-related patina, surface wear and oxidation to the metalwork consistent with an object approaching 150+ years old. Mother-of-pearl shows natural surface variation and age-related marks. Please review all photographs closely for exact condition. Original finish has intentionally not been polished or restored.

No maker’s mark has been located. Attribution to the Palais Royal/Napoleon III tradition is based upon comparison with documented French examples of the same construction and decorative form and is not a maker attribution.

A wonderful surviving example of Victorian-era French luxury tableware and mechanical bell craftsmanship.

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