Gorgeous vintage Princess House cut crystal dinner bell or hostess bell with a silverplate handle. Made in France. This beautiful French crystal dinner bell is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks or other damage to note. The silverplate bell handle shows no sign of silver wear or loss.
Bell collectors are intrigued by the appearance, sound and history of bells. Bell collections vary depending on member interest: brass bells, bronze bells, ceramic bells, glass bells, crystal bells, porcelain bells, wood bells - all types of bells.
Bells have been around for centuries. The Egyptians believed that a mystical sound from God was communicated through the sound of a bell. Bells have a pure tone that is actually made of two notes. Some attest to the healing effect of bells such as with the ringing of the Tibetan bells.
This collectible crystal dinner bell measures 6.5" tall, 2.75" in diameter and weighs 7.2 ounces. The original bell clapper is suspended on a silver chain with a crytal bead at the end. The original gold foil sticker still remains and reads: MADE IN FRANCE, EXCLUSIVELY FOR PRINCESS HOUSE, OVER 24% (PbO) LEAD, GUNUINE LEAD CRYSTAL.
A1732 - Large Vintage PRINCESS HOUSE Crystal Dinner Bell Silverplate Handle MADE IN FRANCE
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