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Exterior Electric Bell Push   EP234
Exterior Electric Bell Push EP234
Original, quality 1920's, larger than average, rectangular shaped, cast brass exterior electric bell press, with a central white ceramic button, transfer printed "press" in upper case. The backplate has a rounded top and bottom, a border of acanthus leaves design and two screw holes for mounting. For use with a 12 volt, low voltage electric supply system. The other parts required to operate this system are usually available in stock. A most unusual example. Has been fully overhauled and is complete and in good and working order. Backplate 6" x 2.75" + 1.75" to be recessed. 
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Price: £245.00


Interior Electric Bell Push EP232
Original, quality 1920's, interior brass electric bell push with a central brass dish and a press button to the centre, all mounted on a circular shaped polished Cornish serpentine stone backmount, with a recessed brass mounting plate to the reverse. This bell push is for use with a 12 volt, low voltage electric supply system and the other parts required to operate this system are usually available in stock. All has been fully overhauled and is complete and in good and working order. Backplate 2.75" diameter and 1" front to back. 
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Price: £156.00


Interior Electric Bell Push   EP232



Interior Wood and Brass Electric Bell Push   EP231
Interior Wood and Brass Electric Bell Push EP231
Original, quality 1920's, interior electric bell push with a ribbed beech domed cover and a vegetable ivory press button to the centre and mounted with a circular brass back flange. This bell push is for use with a 12 volt, low voltage electric supply system as used ith low voltage servant indicators. The other parts required to operate this system are usually available in stock. All has been fully overhauled and is complete and in good and working order. Backplate 3.25" diameter and wooden body 2.5" diameter. 
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Price: £85.00


Exterior Electric Bell Push EP229
Original, quality 1920's, circular brass, exterior electric bell push, with two countersunk screw holes for mounting and a central white ceramic push button, detailed "Press" in black upper case. For use with a 12 volt, low voltage electric supply system, as used with low voltage servants indicators. Other parts required to operate this system are usually available in stock and many other bell fittings of differing types may also be available. Fully overhauled and complete and in good and working order. 2.5" face diameter x 1.75" to be recessed. 
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Price: £135.00


Exterior Electric Bell Push   EP229



Pair of Wooden Interior Electric Bell Pushes   EP221
Pair of Wooden Interior Electric Bell Pushes EP221
Pair of original, quality 1920's turned birch interior electric bell presses, with vegetable ivory central press buttons. For use with a 12 volt, low voltage electric supply system. Other parts required to operate this system are usually available in stock. All has been fully overhauled and is complete and in good and working order. 2.5"diameter, 1" front to back. Price is for the pair. 
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Price: £135.00


Brass Exterior Electric Bell Push EP220
Original, quality 1920's/30's cast pink brass exterior electric bell push of an unusual Art Nouveau form, with a central brass push button marked "Press" in upper case. This example has three countersunk screw holes for mounting, has been fully overhauled and is complete and in good and working order. Backplate 3.75" x 3.5" + 1.75" to be recessed. 
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Price: £156.00


Brass Exterior Electric Bell Push   EP220



Brass Exterior Electric Bell Push, 8 Matching Available   EP205
Brass Exterior Electric Bell Push, 8 Matching Available EP205
Original, quality, 1920's, 3" diameter, cast brass, exterior electric bell push with a central brass press button and two countersunk screw holes for mounting. For use with a 12 volt, low voltage electric supply system. The other parts required to operate this system are usually available in stock. All has been fully overhauled and is complete and in good and working order. 3" diameter and 1.75" to be recessed. Price is for each. 
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Price: £115.00


Brass Electric Bell Push EP189
Original, quality, post war, large, cast brass, circular electric bell push with a white composition central press button and two countersunk screw holes for mounting. For use with a 12 volt, low voltage electric supply system and other parts required to operate this system are usually available in stock. All has been fully overhauled and is complete and in good and working order. 4" diameter and 1.5" to be recessed. 
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Price: £115.00


Brass Electric Bell Push   EP189



Brass Electric Bell Push, 6 matching available    EP153
Brass Electric Bell Push, 6 matching available EP153
Original quality, 1920's, interior brass electric bell press with a name tag holder to the left. These were cut from a large bank of bell presses probably used in a block of flats or offices. We have 16 matching, 8 left handed and 8 right handed (see EP152). The name tag holder can be cut off if not required. For use with a 12 volt, low voltage electric supply system, these bell pushes can be used externally if mounted with a mastic seal. The other parts required to operate this system are usually available in stock. All has been fully overhauled and is complete and in good and working order. Backplate 3.25" x 1" + 1" front to back. Price is for each. 
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Price: £45.00


Brass Electric Bell Push, 7 matching available EP152
Original quality, 1920's, interior brass electric bell press with a name tag holder to the right. These were cut from a large bank of bell presses probably used in a block of flats or offices. We have 16 matching, 8 left handed (see EP153) and 8 right handed. The name tag holder can be cut off if not required. For use with a 12 volt, low voltage electric supply system, these bell pushes can be used externally if mounted with a mastic seal. The other parts required to operate this system are usually available in stock. All has been fully overhauled and is complete and in good and working order. Backplate 3.25" x 1" + 1" front to back. Price is for each. 
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Price: £45.00


Brass Electric Bell Push, 7 matching available    EP152



Brass Interior Electric Bell Push    EP125
Brass Interior Electric Bell Push EP125
Original quality, 1920's, cast brass interior electric bell push in the original matt gilt finish. This example has great detail with acanthus leaf designs within a laurel wreath. For use with a 12 volt, low voltage, electric supply system. The other parts required to operate this bell system are usually available in stock. All has been fully overhauled and is complete and in good and working order. 2.25" diameter and 1" front to back. 
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Price: £125.00


Twin Electric Bell Push EP35
Original quality, 1920's, continental exterior bell push panel, consisting of two brass bell pushes mounted on a rectangular slab of veined dark marble, with a stop chamfer to the edges. The other parts required to operate this system are usually available in stock. Has been fully overhauled and is complete and in good and working order. 8.25" x 4" x 0.75" and 1.25" to be recessed. 
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Price: £230.00


Twin Electric Bell Push   EP35



Bakelite Push Plaque   NP135
Bakelite Push Plaque NP135
Original, quality pre war, small bakelite rectangular shaped plaque impressed "Push" in upper case and with two screw holes for mounting. Ideal for bell pushes. Complete and in good order. 1.75" x 1". 
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Price: £34.00


Chromed Push Plate, 2 Available NP120
Original, quality, 1930's, chrome on brass, rectangular plaque detailing 'Push' in recessed black, and with four countersunk screw holes for mounting. Ideal for electric bell pushes or swing doors. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed if required at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. 3.5" x 2.25". Price is for each. 
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Price: £45.00


Chromed Push Plate, 2 Available   NP120



Brass Push Plaque, 4 Available    NP83
Brass Push Plaque, 4 Available NP83
Original quality, 1920's, pink brass rectangular plaque inlaid in white enamel in upper case 'Push' and with four countersunk screw holes for mounting. Ideal for bell pushes or swing doors. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed if required at no extra cost. The white enamel inlay is a little discoloured, otherwise all is complete and in good order. 2.5" x 1.5". Price is for each. 
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Price: £34.00


Brass Push Plaque NP81
Original quality, 1920's, pink brass plaque impressed 'Push' in upper case text, with four countersunk screw holes for mounting. Ideal for bell pushes or swing doors. Has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed if required at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. 2.5" x 1.5".  
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Price: £30.00


Brass Push Plaque    NP81



Brass Push Plaque   NP14
Brass Push Plaque NP14
Original, quality, 1920's, brass name plaque, with 'PUSH' engraved to the face and with some remains of the original black infill. It has six countersunk screw holes for fixing and has been lacquered. Complete and in good order. 12" x 3". 
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Price: £40.00


Electric Indicator Bell IB193
Original, quality 1920's, electric indicator bell with an external brass bell, mounted on a teak backboard with a lift off cover to the coil etc. For use with a 12 volt, low voltage electric supply system. The other parts required to operate this system and suitable interior and exterior bell pushes are usually available in stock. The brass fittings have been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed if required at no extra cost. All is fully overhauled and is complete and in good and working order. 9.5" x 5.25" + 3" front to back. 
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Price: £125.00


Electric Indicator Bell   IB193



Electric Indicator Bell   IB191
Electric Indicator Bell IB191
Original, quality 1920's, electric indicator bell with an external brass bell, mounted on a teak backboard with a lift off cover to the coil etc. For use with a 12 volt, low voltage electric supply system. The other parts required to operate this system and suitable interior and exterior bell pushes are usually available in stock. The brass fittings have been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed if required at no extra cost. All is fully overhauled and is complete and in good and working order. 7.25" x 4" + 2" front to back. 
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Price: £85.00


Electric Indicator Board IB194
Original, quality, circa 1900, electric indicator board in a teak cabinet, with sixteen windows on a black glazed panel, with red and white striped indicators. For use with a 12 volt, low voltage electric supply system. Suitable interior or exterior bell pushes and the other parts required to operate this system are usually available in stock. This example is detailed "Front Door", "Back Door", "Dining Room", "Den", "Drawing Room", "Billiard Room", "Games Room", "Mauve Bedroom", "Mauve Bathroom", five other bedrooms coloured as "Brown", "Rose", "Owners", "Oak", "Ivy" another "Bathroom" and one blank. A very clean and above average sized indicator board, with some very interesting room names. Two replacement indicator faces have been fitted, all has been fully overhauled and is complete and in good and working order. 27.5" x 13" x 3.5" front to back.  
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Price: £750.00


Electric Indicator Board   IB194



Electric Indicator Board  IB185
Electric Indicator Board IB185
Original, quality 1920's, electric indicator board in a light coloured teak cabinet, with eight windows in a black glazed panel and red circular indicators. For use with a 12 volt, low voltage electric supply system. The other parts required to operate this system are usually available in stock. This example has no room details but is marked near the base "Gents of Leceister" for the manufacturer / supplier / installer. All has been fully overhauled, and is complete and in good and working order. 13" x 8.5" + 3" front to back. 
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Price: £145.00


Electric Indicator Board IB182
Original, quality electric indicator board, circa 1900, in a teak cabinet with six windows on a black glazed panel with red star indicator flags. For use with a 12 volt, low voltage electric supply system, other parts required to operate this system are usually available in stock. This example is detailed "Dining Room", "Sitting Room", "Drawing Room", "Hall" and to the lower edge of the glass "H.Tutte A.M.I.E.E, 10 West Street Fareham" for the electrical installers. All has been fully overhauled and is complete and in good and working order. Backplate 14" x 11.5" + 3" front to back. 
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Price: £300.00


Electric Indicator Board   IB182



Electric Indicator Board, 3 Identical Available   IB172
Electric Indicator Board, 3 Identical Available IB172
Original, quality 1920's, electric indicator board in a light coloured teak cabinet, with two windows in a black glazed panel with red circular indicators. For use with a 12 volt, low voltage electric supply system, other parts required to operate this system are usually available in stock. This example is detailed "First Floor Bedroom", "19" and "20" and is marked for the manufacturer / supplier / installer 'Gent of Leicester'. All has been fully overhauled and is complete and in good and working order. 13.25" x 7" + 3.5" front to back. Price is for each. 
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Price: £135.00


Electric Indicator Board IB152
Original, quality, electric indicator board circa 1900, in a teak cabinet with five windows on a black glazed panel with red star indicators. For use with a 12 volt, low voltage electric supply system. The other parts required to operate this system are usually available in stock. This example is detailed 'Entrance', 'Lounge', 'Bedroom 1 & 2' and 'Bathroom' for the windows and also to the lower right hand edge 'Strand Electric Temple Bar 7464' for the electrical fitters. All has been fully overhauled and is complete and in good and working order. Backboard 17" x 6.75" and 3" front to back. 
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Price: £265.00


Electric Indicator Board   IB152



Electric Indicator Board   IB150
Electric Indicator Board IB150
Original, quality, electric indicator board circa 1900, in a teak cabinet with six windows, on a black glazed panel with red star indicators. This board is for use with a 12 volt, low voltage electric supply system and the other parts required to operate this system are usually available in stock. This example is detailed 'Front Door, Mr V. Thompson', 'Mr Nicholson', 'Mr Hearse', 'Board Room' and 'Lift Attendant' for each of the windows and 'Robert Coleman Newcastle on Tyne' for the electrician. All has been fully overhauled and is complete and in good and working order. A good, clean indicator board with an unusual layout of rooms, probably from a company office. Backboard 12.75" x 10.75" and total 3" front to back. 
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Price: £300.00


Electric Indicator Board IB137
Original, quality, electric indicator board circa 1900, in a teak cabinet with four windows on a black, glazed panel with red star indicators and detailing: 'Bathroom', 'Bedroom', 'Front Door'. This board is for use with a 12 volt, low voltage electric supply system. The other parts required to operate this system are usually available in stock and suitable interior and exterior bell pushes are usually available upon request. All has been fully overhauled and is complete and in good and working order. Backboard 13.5" x 6.5" and total 2.75" front to back. 
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Price: £135.00


Electric Indicator Board   IB137



Electric Indicator Board   IB136
Electric Indicator Board IB136
Original, quality, electric indicator board circa 1900, in a teak cabinet with four windows on a black, glazed panel with red star indicators and detailing: 'Singing Room', 'Ladies Snug', 'Smoke Room'. The glass panel is also marked for the electric fitters - 'F.W. Langley Ltd, tel 2378'. This board is for use with a 12 volt, low voltage electric supply system. The other parts required to operate this system are usually available in stock and suitable interior and exterior bell pushes are usually available upon request. All has been fully overhauled and is complete and in good and working order; very unusual room names. Backboard 15.5" x 7.5" and total 3" front to back. 
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Price: £285.00


Electric Indicator Board IB133
Original, quality, 1920's, large, electric indicator board in a teak cabinet, with sixteen circular windows within a pale green panel detailing 'Billiards Room', 2 x 'Bathroom', 'Bedrooms 1 to 6', 'Front Entrance', 'Hall', 'Dining Room', 'Drawing Room', 'Breakfast Room' 'Telephone Room' and 'Back Door'. Each window has a red star paper label to the signals and this example can be reset by a brass chain to one side. This board is for use with a 12 volt, low voltage electric supply system. All has been fully overhauled and is complete and in good and working order. 14.5" x 19.25" backboard and 3" front to back. The other parts required to operate this sytem are usually available in stock and suitable interior and exterior bell presses are usually available upon request. 
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Price: £400.00


Electric Indicator Board   IB133



Electric Indicator Board   IB131
Electric Indicator Board IB131
Original, quality, large, electric indicator board circa 1900, in a teak cabinet with twelve windows, on a black glazed panel with red painted indicators.This board is for use with a 12 volt, low voltage electric supply system. The other parts required to operate this system are usually available in stock. The windows are marked for: 'Reception Office, Ladies Lavatory, Bathroom, Bedrooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.'. Also detailed for the maker / installer 'F. A. Pine, Electrical Contractor, 4 & 9 Taunton Road, Bridgwater'. The black paintwork to the back of the glass is faded in places and, although no black is missing, it is smokey grey in areas. Otherwise, all is fully overhauled and complete and in good and working order. Unusual to find 'Ladies Lavatory' on an indicator board. Back board 21.5" x 12.75" and 3.5" front to back. 
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Price: £230.00


Electric Indicator Board IB97
Original quality, 1920's, electric indicator board in a teak cabinet, with 20 windows on a black glazed panel, gilt surrounds to each window and card mounted red and white indicators, each with a room number 1 - 20. Marked to the glass for the manufacturer "Gents of Leicester". For use with a 12 volt, low voltage electric supply system. The other parts required to operate this system are usually available in stock. Has been fully overhauled, has some minor damage to the gilding on the windows and otherwise is complete and in good and working order. 15.5" x 15" tall + 2.25" front to back. 
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Price: £265.00


Electric Indicator Board    IB97



Electric Indicator Board    IB80
Electric Indicator Board IB80
Original quality electric indicator board, circa 1900/20's, in a two coloured teak cabinet with sixteen windows within a cream coloured panel behind glass and with red drop down signals. The painted panel is detailed for 'East Wing' and 'West Wing', each having 'Basement', 'Ground', and 'Floors 1 to 6'. For use with a 12 volt, low voltage, electric supply system. The other parts required to operate this bell system are usually available in stock. Suitable interior and exterior bell pushes are usually available upon request. All has been fully overhauled and is complete and in good and working order. A large example. Backboard 27.25" x 12.25" x 3.75". 
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Price: £285.00


Electric Indicator Board IB46
Original quality electric indicator board, circa 1900, in a teak cabinet with a mahogany front and a ply backboard. The front black glazed panel has twenty windows with gilt room numbers and white card indicators also with room numbers on. For use with a 12 volt low voltage electric supply system. The coil and indicator is missing from room 20 but otherwise all has been overhauled and is complete and in good and working order. The other parts required to operate this bell system are usually available in stock. 19.5" wide x 17" x 3.25" front to back. 
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Price: £485.00


Electric Indicator Board    IB46

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