Antique Brass Connell's Mechanical Doorbell & Porcelain Turn Pat 1872. This antique mechanical Connell's doorbell was made with the patent date of 1872 on the base. The bell cover is cast brass and the base is cast iron.
The cool porcelain-topped turn has a beautiful Victorian floral design on the iron base and worn nickel plating over the brass handle. The porcelain grip is near perfect, with no age spots or chips. The bell produces a hearty higher-toned "gong" and is in excellent working order. This set is ready to be installed. The bell base measures 4 7/8" across (5 3/8" across screw holes).T he round turn plate is 1 7/8 diameter. Connecting rod is 3 1/8. Having proven that they will last through the years, their value and collectibility will continue to increase.
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The item "Antique Brass Connell's Bell Mechanical Doorbell & Porcelain Turn Pat 1872" is in sale since Tuesday, March 13, 2018. This item is in the category "Antiques\Architectural & Garden\Hardware\Door Bells & Knockers". The seller is "sarahandkeith" and is located in Salem, Oregon. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica.