Designer: Karl Hagenauer (1898 – 1956) 

Item: Dinner bell

Manufactured by: Werkstatte Hagenauer

Country of origin: Austria

Year made: Circa 1928 -1930

Materials: Nickelplated Brass

Dimensions: 4 ½” x 2 ¾”  

Description: An outstanding highly stylized and rare art deco dinner bell. We have never seen another like this. It is a heavy object for its size. It has the “wHw” and “Made in Austria” marking stamped on the bottom of the ringer as shown in the photograph. A great example of art deco from Austria.

Condition: Excellent with age appropriate patina to the nickel-plating.