A rare find, this fabulous figural desk bell was cast in metal 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. 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. Retaining two original glass eyes. Excellent working condition, measuring 6 3/4" x 3 1/4" x 3 1/2" tall. Item: 44165 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 44165
Dimensions
Height = 8.9 cm (4")
Width = 17.2 cm (7")
Depth = 8.3 cm (3")
Rare Polished Pig / Hog Mechanical Bell c.1890
Price
£1,795
| $2,302 USD | €2,176 EUR
Item Ref
44165
Description
A rare find, this fabulous figural desk bell was cast in metal 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. 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. Retaining two original glass eyes. Excellent working condition, measuring 6 3/4" x 3 1/4" x 3 1/2" tall. Item: 44165 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 44165
Dimensions
Height = 8.9 cm (4")
Width = 17.2 cm (7")
Depth = 8.3 cm (3")