rare antique cast brass polished bronze novelty mechanical desk bell pig c1890

Description

A rare find, this fabulous figural desk bell was cast in brass or polished bronze in the form of a pig with a quality screwed construction. The mechanical bell can be would from the underside and then rung either by the snout or tail (alternately).
I believe German in origin, signed on one of the legs BGM and dating to the late nineteenth century, c.1890. On another leg there is model / casting number.
Excellent working condition, measuring 6 1/4" x 2 1/2" x 3 1/4" tall.
Item ID:42035
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Dimensions

Height = 8.3 cm (3")
Width = 15.9 cm (6")
Depth = 6.4 cm (3")

Rare Antique Cast Brass / Polished Bronze Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Pig c.1890

Price

SOLD

Item Ref

42035

Description

A rare find, this fabulous figural desk bell was cast in brass or polished bronze in the form of a pig with a quality screwed construction. The mechanical bell can be would from the underside and then rung either by the snout or tail (alternately).
I believe German in origin, signed on one of the legs BGM and dating to the late nineteenth century, c.1890. On another leg there is model / casting number.
Excellent working condition, measuring 6 1/4" x 2 1/2" x 3 1/4" tall.
Item ID:42035
FREE Worldwide Registered Air Mail Directly From London, England
FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England
Internal Ref: 42035

Dimensions

Height = 8.3 cm (3")
Width = 15.9 cm (6")
Depth = 6.4 cm (3")

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