Sterling Silver Table Bell - Antique Victorian

This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver hand bell has a plain bell-shaped form.

The surface of this silver table bell is embellished with impressive bright cut engraved floral and foliate decoration.

The decoration to the surface of the bell incorporates a vacant cartouche to one side, in addition tooled decorated border to the upper and lower portions.

The table bell is fitted with a panelled, knopped baluster shaped cast sterling silver handle.

This impressive Victorian table bell is fitted with the original hallmarked, compressed clapper.

This antique table/hand bell was crafted by the renowned London silversmiths John & Henry Lias.

Such decorated examples are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.

Maker: John & Henry Lias

This antique silver table/hand bell is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of this sterling silver table bell and part hallmarks to the clapper are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the superior gauge of silver.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique silverware.

Diamneter of rim 7.6cm/3"

Height 14cm/5.5"

4 troy ounces/126g