Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
1993.01.30 |
Object Type |
Bell, Musical |
Title |
Desk Bell |
Description |
Metal bell on white marble stand. Clapper swings with a push of the button on the top of the bell. Base of clapper mechanism has been painted gold. 8.7cm W square, 14.0cm H. |
Dimensions |
H-14 W-8.7 L-8.7 cm |
Additional Research |
This desk bell is an ornate version of the type of bell often found at the front desk of a hotel. The bell itself is made of brass and sits atop a marble base. The ornamental design indicates that it was likely used in a large hotel or estate. Evolving Sounds, 2017. |
Credit line |
Gift of Carroll Bratman |