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How does a butler bell work?

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How does a butler bell work?
Butler bells, or servant bells, were stationed outside the kitchen, labeled for the room it belonged to. Upon hearing the bell, the servant would head to the appropriate room for service. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic servant bells from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Original Antique English Servant Bells on Board
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of 5 late 18th / early 19th century bronze servant bells mounted on their original old pine
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Iron

Sterling Silver Figural Female Desktop Servant Bell, Circa 1900
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Victorian sterling silver figural female desktop servant bell unused. Circa 1890.
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Antique Early 1900s French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Cast Iron Figurative Servant Bells
Located in Sofia, BG
Here we present two identical cast iron black figurative servant bells in their authentic condition
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desk Sets

Materials

Iron

Antique Venetian Solid Bronze Servant Bell with Red Velvet and Bronze Bell Pull
Located in Doha, QA
it says on the Bell. An absolutely unique Venetian Servant Bell with a Velvet golden threads Bell
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Architectural Elements

Materials

Gold, Bronze

French Bronze Louis Philippe Period Inkwell and Bell Set, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
with a servant bell.
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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Inkwells

Vintage Danish Butler Bell in Brass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish weight shaped servant bell in solid brass. Prank or be serious when you 'call' your
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

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