There's something wonderfully civilised about a table bell. No shouting across the room, no waving, no undignified gesturing — just a gentle ring and everyone knows what's expected of them. These charming little bells are made by two of England's finest porcelain makers — Hammersley and Palissy, both divisions of Royal Worcester Spode — and date from around 1970.
The Hammersley bell is made from fine English bone china with a classic flared skirt shape. The body is decorated with a soft, hand-painted floral design — delicate pink, lilac, and yellow blooms with green foliage — in that quintessentially English country-house style. A slender handle topped with a gold-rimmed knop and gold banding at rim and base complete the look. Original ceramic clapper intact.
The Palissy bell has a slightly fuller, rounder silhouette with a smooth cream body decorated with a colourful floral bouquet — roses, foxgloves, and mixed blooms in warm pinks and yellows. The handle features a gold-rimmed dome knop and gold banding. Original ceramic clapper intact.
Both are available individually — choose your variant. Two Hammersley bells available, one Palissy.
Hammersley Bone China (Royal Worcester Spode), England, c. 1970 – 12 x 6 cm, 70 g
Palissy (Royal Worcester Spode), England, c. 1970 – 11.5 x 7.5 cm, 92 g
Both with original ceramic clappers intact
Hand-painted floral decoration with gold banding
Condition: excellent vintage condition
WARNING: Ringing either of these bells at the dinner table will immediately make you feel like you should be wearing a smoking jacket and hosting a country house weekend. Maison de L'oro accepts no responsibility for the subsequent lifestyle upgrade — or the Royal Worcester Spode collecting habit — this may inspire.
