Sterling Holloware: Bells

Edwardian Regency sterling silver bell. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1907. Round and spread bowl with alternating armorial shields (vacant) and pendant fruits. Leaf-and dart, gadrooning, and floral garland. Handle twisted with bud finial. Fully marked on clapper, including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 17087 (first produced in 1907), and director’s letter m. Very good condition with attractive period wear and rubbing.

Dimensions: H 3 3/4 x D 2 in. Weight: 4 troy ounces. #BW862

Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau sterling silver bell. Made by William B. Kerr in Newark. Round bowl with upward tapering neck and stylized bud finial. Buds with wraparound leafing stem applied to bowl in bold and pell-mell arrangement. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 718. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/4 x D 2 in. Weight: 2 troy ounces. #BW417

American Modern sterling silver and agate hand bell. Plain bowl and tapering polished red agate handle. Perfect for a sonorous summons to the dinner table. Marked “Sterling”. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 7 1/2 x D 3 1/2 in. Gross weight: 6.4 troy ounces. #BU432

Turn-of-the-century European silver bell. Tulip-bowl with twisted gadrooning. Figural handle depicting an old-fashioned countryman holding two live fowl. Here’s dinner—eventually. Substantial and tactile with melodious ting-a-ling. Marked. Very good condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 4 1/2 x D 1 7/8 in. Weight: 5 troy ounces. #BN700