Rare to come across one of these highly sought-after desk bells in sterling silver. It is the "shell" of the tortoise is what is made from sterling silver, the bell beneath itself is made from cast metal. Once would up, either the head or the tail can be pushed to ring the bell, all in fully working order. The silver is fully hallmarked for Chester 1911 together with the maker's mark for the highly regarded silversmith, Grey & Co.; suppliers to luxury retailer's such as Asprey of London. A beautiful and highly collectable piece in excellent condition measuring 5 3/8" x 3" x 2". Item: 43384 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 43384
Dimensions
Height = 5.1 cm (2")
Width = 13.6 cm (6")
Depth = 7.6 cm (3")
Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911
Price
£2,995
| $3,731 USD | €3,397 EUR
Item Ref
43384
Description
Rare to come across one of these highly sought-after desk bells in sterling silver. It is the "shell" of the tortoise is what is made from sterling silver, the bell beneath itself is made from cast metal. Once would up, either the head or the tail can be pushed to ring the bell, all in fully working order. The silver is fully hallmarked for Chester 1911 together with the maker's mark for the highly regarded silversmith, Grey & Co.; suppliers to luxury retailer's such as Asprey of London. A beautiful and highly collectable piece in excellent condition measuring 5 3/8" x 3" x 2". Item: 43384 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 43384
Dimensions
Height = 5.1 cm (2")
Width = 13.6 cm (6")
Depth = 7.6 cm (3")