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This table bell is an ornamental and useful object used in the past to call staff or attract attention at the table. It is distinguished by its elegance and noble materials: brass and mother-of-pearl.
The bell is composed of a dome formed of attractive iridescent mother-of-pearl panels, set in a finely-worked brass frame. The shimmering mother-of-pearl gives it a refined, delicate allure.
The brass features decorative motifs of leaves, flowers and scrolls typical of period craftsmanship. The base is in white marble. At the top, a stylized brass motif serves as a handle with a crescent moon, and a curved stem ends in a spherical ball that serves as a knocker for ringing, the sound is very pure.
Typically, it was used in the home or in the hotel trade to signal service or to punctuate a moment at the table.
The blend of worked brass and mother-of-pearl reveals the highest level of craftsmanship. This table bell embodies the elegance of the tables of yesteryear, combining the brilliance of brass with the iridescent softness of mother-of-pearl in a remarkable decorative and functional ensemble.
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