Servant's bell push
Sterdy
Category
Historic Services / Communications
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal, wood and rubber
Measurements
33 x 64 mm; 67 mm (Length)
Place of origin
United Kingdom
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 10580
Summary
A servant's bell push switch consisting of a cubed metal box on a rubber base, with a cylindrical shaped button that presses inwards. It is attached to a length of cream cord that fits into a wall socket.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Marks and inscriptions
TRADE MARK / STERDY / BRITISH MADE (black printed lettering on an oval gold coloured label, attached to one side)
Makers and roles
Sterdy