Antique Italian Brass Wall Mounted Coffee House Bell c.1910

An impressive antique Italian brass wall-mounted coffee house bell, believed to date to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Featuring an elaborate decorative wall bracket with scrolling floral designs and fleur-de-lis detailing, supporting a substantial hanging brass bell.

The bell is richly decorated with raised religious figures and Latin inscriptions, including sections reading "GLORIA DEI" and "PERSONNA GRAT...". Its detailed relief decoration and aged brass finish give it considerable character.

A distinctive piece of antique metalwork, ideal for collectors of historic bells, ecclesiastical antiques, Italian brassware and traditional café or coffee house memorabilia.

Item Details

• Type: Wall-mounted hanging bell

• Origin: Italian, as attributed

• Period: Edwardian, circa 1910 (attributed)

• Material: Brass

• Design: Ornate floral bracket with religious relief decoration

• Markings: Maker's mark and lettering stamped to the rear of the bracket

• Mounting: Wall bracket with fixing holes

• Clapper: Present, but requires a replacement pull string

Bracket measurements

• Length: 29.5cm

• Width: 7.5cm

• Depth: 17.5cm

Bell measurements

• Height: 19.5cm

• Diameter: 13.5cm

Condition

Good antique condition overall, with general marks and signs of age and use throughout.

Surface scratches, tarnishing, darker patination, spotting and areas of discolouration are present, consistent with an older brass item.

The internal clapper is present, although the pull string needs replacing. The existing string is worn and frayed.

Please study all photographs carefully for the overall condition and decorative details.

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