Antique Brass Valet Bell hall with only a small blurb

with only a small blurb in the December 1911 Talking Machine World and Novelty News providing evidence of their existence

by Swihart Products for National NuGrape Co

supporting generously padded seats and backs in a well-worn black vinyl

This trivet measures 9"x6"

prized for their durability

Antique Brass Valet Bell hall with only a small blurbc. 1900s 1920s; Castbrass counter service bell with domed cap and finial, resting on three scrolled, stylized swanneck arms over a foliateembossed base with beaded rim. Made for hotel desks and shop counters, this presstoring bell blends lateVictorian ornament with compact utility. The bell retains a warm handpolished patina with small rubs and use marks; the relief on the base is crisp and lively. Functional and decorative, it's right at home on a