Wednesday 20 March 2024
A Victorian novelty silver tortoise table bell. Joseph Braham, London, 1895. Realistically...
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Description
A Victorian novelty silver tortoise table bell.
Joseph Braham,
London, 1895.
Realistically modelled with a silver shell and body, the clockwork bell mechanism operated by depressing the head or tail, approx. 17cm long, 5.5cm high
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