Doorbell Collection

England, Somerset, Bath, The Circus, Old Doorbell Detail

Doorbells shaped like masks, Venice, Veneto, Italy

Original Artwork - Design for a Party Invitation - a girl and boy arrive and ring the doorbell - Do Come! Date: circa 1937

Comic postcard, Someone at the door - only the milkman? Date: 20th century

New brooms sweep clean. (chromolitho)
731524 New brooms sweep clean. (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New brooms sweep clean)

Front cover, The Electric Guide, 8th Edition
Front cover, The Electric Guide, 8th (Abridged) Edition, by Arthur L Golding. Date: circa 1930s

Death As the Avenger! (colour litho)
3648292 Death As the Avenger! (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death As the Avenger! (Dedicated to the Ratepayers of London)

"There was an Old Man who said, Well! Will nobody answer this bell? ", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386686 " There was an Old Man who said, Well! Will nobody answer this bell? ", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

A happy ending story
Vito Guarino

the missing box
Gilbert Claes

Please ring twice!
Burghard Nitzschmann

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Austria, Vienna, Polished brass bell and names of residents at apartment entrance

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Austria, Vienna, Polished brass bell and names of residents at entrance to apartment

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Italy, Veneto, Venice, Brass doorbells with nameplates on restored facade of apartment building entrance

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Italy, Veneto, Venice, Brass doorbells with nameplates on restored facade of apartment building entrance

Finger pressing a button
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Lace maternity beater Image maternity beater
Lace maternity beater Image of a maternity beater (title on object), A lace maternity beater. Used around 1750 in Haarlem to hang on the door under the door knocker to soften the sound of the knocker

Eugene Sue - AH Payne
Euegen Sue (1804 - 1857) French novelist of sea stories, high society and socialism

Man in motorised bath chair
A man in a motorised bath chair in front of a house, with two women sitting on the doorstep clearly admiring his means of transport

Europe, France, Loire. Doorbell with cow design, Ecluse 28 Argenvieres, Rue Saint-Martin
France, Loire. Doorbell with cow design, Ecluse 28 Argenvieres, Rue Saint-Martin, Argenvieres, Cher, Centre

Illustration of man pressing electromagnetic doorbell

Two Naughty boys taking a drill to an unfortunate front door
Two little boys from Northern Italy up to no good, Here they are taking a drill to the door of a less-favoured relative (possibly a Battleaxe Aunt)

Europe, Italy, Burano. Blue wall and doorbell button within a brass lions head
Italy, Burano. Blue wall and doorbell button within a brass lions head. Credit as: Bill Young / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Italy, Burano. Purple stucco wall with white tile house number and brass doorbell button

A Welcome Visitor
A jolly young woman rings on the doorbell of a house at Christmas time armed with a basket of festive food and gifts

Combined Knocker / Bell
Waudes patented Knocker Bell, where one movement of the hand gives the two distinct sounds! Advertisement from a late 19th century trade catalogue

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"Unlocking the Charm: Exploring Doorbells in England's Somerset" Step into the enchanting world of doorbells as we journey through the picturesque landscapes of Somerset, Bath. Nestled within this historic region lies The Circus, a circular street adorned with stunning Georgian architecture. Amongst these architectural gems are hidden treasures - old doorbell details that whisper tales of bygone eras. Venturing further afield, our exploration takes us to Venice, Italy, where doorbells take on an intriguing form - masks. Veneto's rich artistic heritage is evident in every intricate design, showcasing original artwork reminiscent of party invitations. Delving into history, we stumble upon a vintage comic postcard depicting someone at the door - could it be just the milkman? Dating back to the 20th century, this humorous relic adds a touch of nostalgia to our journey. As they say, "new brooms sweep clean, " and so does technology. The front cover of The Electric Guide's 8th Edition introduces us to modern electric doorbells that revolutionized home communication. But let us not forget Death As the Avenger. , a captivating color lithograph that reminds us how even something as mundane as a they are evoke powerful emotions. Intriguing anecdotes accompany our voyage; one such tale tells of an Old Man who desperately sought an answer from his bell in A Book of Nonsense published by Frederick Warne and Co. , London circa 1875. This colorful lithograph transports us back in time while tickling our funny bones. Amidst all these stories lies a happy ending narrative - "The Missing Box. " With each ring echoing twice and EyeUbiquitous_20101420 capturing moments frozen in time through their lens, this captivating collection celebrates both artistry and functionality found within humble doorbells.