This English table bell from the 1950s is a fine example of mid-century traditional craftsmanship, made from white brass and plated with silver. The bell features a slender, elongated handle, ornately turned and finished with a bulbous finial and subtle decorative rings—details typical of English design from the period. The body is adorned with pronounced vertical fluted grooves, enhancing both the reflective qualities of the metal and the bell's classical elegance. The surface has a matte, silvery tone, with areas of gentle wear revealing the underlying warm brass. Its proportions are harmonious: a wide, flared base provides stability and contrast to the narrow, gracefully shaped handle. Every element remains original, and the overall condition is very good, with a natural patina and age-consistent traces of use that mark it as a genuine vintage object. This modest object evokes the quiet rituals of British interiors in the mid-twentieth century—the bell recalls the understated presence of a dining room signal or a subtle gesture in daily routines. The decorative grooves and softly rounded finial reference a tradition in which metalwork was valued for both its craftsmanship and its purpose. The gentle patina and minor scratches speak of time passed, lending the bell a composed, dignified character, as if it softly narrates tales of past gatherings and discreet exchanges between host and guest. The bell could be displayed
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Height11 cm
Width5 cm
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Width5 cm
Height11 cm
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