Bell board
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
metal and wood
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1153428
Summary
Room Bells. Four room bells on a wooden board, mounted in descending order order, right to left. Each bell has a painted name on the board and has a hanging pendulum. They are attached to the board by brackets, two of which have ornamental bosses, and by springs.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973
Marks and inscriptions
First bell from left to right. On bell board. Above poem and below bell.: Night Nursery Second bell from left to right. On bell board. Above poem and below bell: Middle Nursery Third bell from left to right. On bell board. Above poem and below bell: Day Nursery Fourth bell from left to right. On bell board. Above poem and below bell: Red Room