Antique Fire Bells

Very rare antique solid polished brass fire bell with 4 internal bells, from an English Georgian manor house.

This is an unusual antique bronze cast temple fire bell complete featuring a writhing dragon on top and unusual Kanji calligraphy motifs in relief on its sides.

This superbly caste antique bronze fire bell size form came out of an old Kyoto collection.

This superbly caste antique red bronze fire bell size form came out of an old Kura and a generations old Takayama Edo roots family collection.

English Regency oxidized bell metal brass fire fender with a pierced and diaper patterned screen, rolled rail, and molded foot.

An antique Portuguese bell shaped terracotta jug with fluted spout and double handles. The distinctive 'Cloche' shape ensured the jars were stable when stored for transit. Jugs s...

Tiffany Studios New York, circa 1905 Art Nouveau floral table lamp. Leaded art glass floral shade and patinated bronze base. This lamp is absolutely wonderful with its rich realisti...

So bells like this were used to build tall towers and inform the townspeople that a fire had broke out.

Delft blue and white “Rosegeur” urn-shape tobacco jar with lid, Netherlands, circa 1780. Inscribed “Rosegeur” and decorated with coastal scene and seated “Amerindian” figure. Rosegeu...

Delft 1760 – 1790 Workshop: De Drie Klokken (The Three Bells) A genuine set of two blue and white tobacco jar for the storage of tobacco with an original brass lids. The jars are in...

Delft blue and white "Havana" tobacco jar, with stepped brass lid. Made in the Netherlands circa 1800. Surface of jar decorated with floral cartouche, within which "Havana" is inscri...

The dial supported by a winged angel holding palm leaves and standing on a globe with foliate elements and bell-flower drop. Fire gilded with matte and bright finishes.

There is a deep mantel (fireplace) shelf above the fire surround and a servants bell to the right. The house was demolished in 1951 and this chimneypiece has been privately owned in ...

There is a deep mantel (fireplace) shelf above the fire surround and a servants bell to the right. The house was demolished in 1951 and this chimneypiece has been privately owned in ...

Known for their precision-engineered bells, fire alarms, and electric clocks, Gents became synonymous with reliable timekeeping.

This caste antique bronze fire bell size form came out of an old Kyoto collection.

Delft blue and white “W:Snuif” urn-shape tobacco jar with lid, Netherlands, circa 1780. Inscribed “W:Snuif” and decorated with coastal scene and seated “Amerindian” figure. W:Snuif r...

They may have also been used for utilitarian purposes such as fire warning bells and summoning family members in private homes.

Pair of 19th century fire bellows with hair bell decoration.