Antique Sterling Silver Call Desk Table Bell, George Unite 1886 19th C

A delightful antique English Victorian sterling silver call bell, bearing the makers mark of the renowned silversmith George Unite and hallmarks for Birmingham 1888 and Patent 801.

Of domed circular form with pierced and repouss foliate decoration, twist action ball finial 'ringer', on a turned ebonised base.

Add an elegant touch to your next dining experience with this lovely bell.

Condition:

In excellent working condition with clear hallmarks and no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 14 cm x Width 11 cm x Depth 11 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 5 inches x Width 4 inches x Depth 4 inches

George Unite

was born in Birmingham in 1798 to Samuel and Prudence Unite. He was apprenticed to Joseph Willmore in 1810. He worked in partnership with James Hilliard from 1825, but registered his own hallmark "GU" with the Birmingham Assay Office on 8th August 1832, where he gave his address as 42 Caroline Street, Birmingham. The Hilliard partnership ended before 1845 and Unite continued business under his own name. By 1854, the firm was at 65 Caroline Street and had representation through agents at Thavies Inn, Holborn, London. The business became George Unite & Sons c.?1865. Unite died in 1896 and the company merged with William Henry Lyde's electroplate company, operating out of 50 Newhall Hill, Birmingham in 1928, to become George Unite Sons & Lyde Ltd.

Our reference: A3673

Internal Ref:

A3673

Date of manufacture : 1880