Sterling Holloware: Bells

Pretty American sterling silver bell, ca 1930. Traditional bowl and flat oval open handle inset with engraved leaves and flower. Marked “Sterling” and the stamp for Watrous that was first used in 1921. Watrous was a Connecticut maker that became part of International in 1898. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 x D 1 7/8 in. Weight: 1.3 troy ounces. #BR465

Modern sterling silver bell. Functional and melodious with open triangular handle and bold beading. Marked.

Dimensions: H 4 3/4 x D 3 1/2 in. Weight: 4.5 troy ounces. Very good condition. #BT195

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

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