Sterling Holloware: Bells

Aesthetic sterling silver novelty napkin ring. Made by Whiting in New York, ca 1870. Conical bud vase mounted to ring, in turn, mounted to spread bell bowl with clapper. Ring has engine-turned lines and is encircled with ivy vine, which in turn wraps around the vase. Script monogram and year 1871 engraved on bowl. The perfect hostess gift that allows the lady of the house to summon the butler with a discreet shake of the wrist. Fully marked and numbered 102. Very good condition.

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German 800 silver figural bell, ca 1900. A bosomy, tightly corseted lady holds a fan with hand on hip and a bouquet in raised other. Voluminous skirt with applied scrolled rim and scrolled cartouche (vacant). Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/4 x D 2 1/2 in. Weight: 3.5 troy ounces. #BQ951

German sterling silver bell. Imported to Chester by GB in 1907. Hemispheric bowl with lobing and leaf band. Figural finial in person of working man in culottes and apron with hand on hip. Maker’s and importer’s marks. Good condition. The raised arm terminates in a stump - the poor fellow is missing a hand

Dimensions: H 4 3/8 x D 2 3/4 in. Weight: 4.5 troy ounces. BO930