Antique Brass Knob Turning Door Bell Old Victorian Style Circa Dec. 31, 1867
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:38092 | Decade: Pre 1890 |
| Type: Door Bell | Maker: Unknown |
| Features: Handmade | Material: Brass, Cast Iron |
| Color: Brass | Theme: American Style |
Antique Brass Knob Turning Door Bell Old Victorian Style Circa Dec. 31, 1867
A very nice early crank type doorbell in perfect working condition. A single turn of the crank, in either direction, will produce ONE loud ring. The bell is an improvement over the 1860 Taylor and very similar to the 1872 Corbin. The maker's name is not on the bell. The bell has its original finish that is in great condition considering it's age. The crank and back plate have been... refinished and are ready to be hung on your door. Crank type doorbells are easy to install and, except for the mounting screws, only require a single small hole through the door.
The 4 1/2" diameter bell is made of brass The back plate is made of cast iron. The attractive crank is made of brass and is about 4" across. The bell will fit a door up to 2 1/4" thick.
Crank type doorbells are one of the earliest types of doorbell and are especially novel with a crank being used to ring the bell. If you want one of the best crank type doorbells that is both very attractive and reliable you may want to consider this bell. Bell mechanism is made of brass and dated on the front as follows: Pat. December 31, 1867.The handle comes OFF the bell for EASY installation in the rear part of this mechanism. Bell works perfectly with no adjstment needed.See the pictures. All items on bell are ORIGINAL. Patina on bell is ORIGINAL and has never been cleaned, polished or attempted to be brighten.Inquires are welcome.
Ex. Clint Voltman from his antiquities store in northern New Jersey.
JCC JEWELRY COIN & COLLECTIBLESAddress:26 GoffleRd Ste 4
Midland Park, NJ 07432Phone:(201)445-0070Visit Clint’s brickand mortar store opened six days a week. The #1 coin buyer/seller in BergenCounty New Jersey.
A very nice early crank type doorbell in perfect working condition. A single turn of the crank, in either direction, will produce ONE loud ring. The bell is an improvement over the 1860 Taylor and very similar to the 1872 Corbin. The maker's name is not on the bell. The bell has its original finish that is in great condition considering it's age. The crank and back plate have been... refinished and are ready to be hung on your door. Crank type doorbells are easy to install and, except for the mounting screws, only require a single small hole through the door.
The 4 1/2" diameter bell is made of brass The back plate is made of cast iron. The attractive crank is made of brass and is about 4" across. The bell will fit a door up to 2 1/4" thick.
Crank type doorbells are one of the earliest types of doorbell and are especially novel with a crank being used to ring the bell. If you want one of the best crank type doorbells that is both very attractive and reliable you may want to consider this bell. Bell mechanism is made of brass and dated on the front as follows: Pat. December 31, 1867.The handle comes OFF the bell for EASY installation in the rear part of this mechanism. Bell works perfectly with no adjstment needed.See the pictures. All items on bell are ORIGINAL. Patina on bell is ORIGINAL and has never been cleaned, polished or attempted to be brighten.Inquires are welcome.
Ex. Clint Voltman from his antiquities store in northern New Jersey.
JCC JEWELRY COIN & COLLECTIBLESAddress:26 GoffleRd Ste 4
Midland Park, NJ 07432Phone:(201)445-0070Visit Clint’s brickand mortar store opened six days a week. The #1 coin buyer/seller in BergenCounty New Jersey.
