$15.00
Title: Vintage Spode "Tonquin" Pink Fine Bone China Bell - Exclusively for The Danbury Mint
Enhance your fine china collection or add a touch of classic English charm to your home decor with this exquisite vintage decorative bell. Crafted by the world-renowned pottery house Spode in England, this piece was produced exclusively for the Danbury Mint as part of their highly coveted "Bells of the World's Great Porcelain Houses" collection.
This bell features Spode’s iconic "Tonquin" pattern in a beautiful pink/puce transferware style. The detailed design showcases a romanticized 18th-century scenic landscape complete with elegant figures, stately country buildings, lush foliage, and palm trees.
✨ KEY FEATURES & DETAILS:
• Manufacturer: Spode (Made in England)
• Commissioned By: The Danbury Mint
• Pattern: Tonquin (Pink/Puce Transferware)
• Material: Fine Bone China
• Accents: Hand-painted 22k gold trim bands on the handle and base rim
• Dimensions: Approximately 4.25 inches tall and 3.25 inches in diameter at the base
🔍 CONDITION REPORT:
• Overall Condition: Excellent vintage condition with zero chips, cracks, crazing, or repairs.
• Internal Components: The original porcelain clapper (ringer) is fully intact and securely suspended by its original metal chain link. (Many of these bells lose their ringers over time, making this a complete and fully functional piece!).
• Gold Gilt: The gold trim along the handle and base is bright, crisp, and shows minimal to no shelf wear.
• Hallmarks: Clear, authentic backstamps on the interior read: "Spode Fine Bone China ENGLAND" and "DESIGNED AND PRODUCED EXCLUSIVELY FOR the Danbury Mint".
Please review all listing photos closely, as they are part of the visual description. Ships carefully packed in protective wrap to ensure safe arrival!