Small call bell with black painted turned wood handle inserted into silver bell with round bell ringer attached with wire hook; inside shows a copper finish and outside some residue of copper finish.
Small call bell with black painted turned wood handle inserted into silver bell with round bell ringer attached with wire hook; inside shows a copper finish and outside some residue of copper finish.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Used at the Brockville Psychiatric Hospital.
Dates
1900
1930
circa 1901-1930
Material
metal: silver, copper
wood: black
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-A2-7
Height
9.7 cm
Diameter
5.0 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Condition Remarks
Ouside bell with small amount of copper finish while inside bell shows more
Copy Type
original
Reference Types
Internet
Research Facts
Call bells were used by invalids, elderly, incapaciated and sick folks. Can be used for a multitude of purposes: to call for help from another room servants or others for help, drink, food, or other reasons. Also know as a 'sick bell'.