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1950s Hotel Concierge Desk Bell Brass + Rhinestone Turtle by Boj, Eibar Spain

About the Item

Rhinestone Turtle Concierge Brass Service Bell. A very unusual and rare mid-20th century Toledo gilt tortoise bell, covered in sparkling paste diamonds. Manufactured by BOJ of Eibar, Spain. This mid-20th century piece, gilded metal head, tail and legs, the turtle's shell is encrusted with prong set rhinestones. There is a winding mechanism for bell on the underside of the Turtle. And with a touch of the head or the tail, the bell will ring. The weight is 1 lb 2 oz. ( .51kg)
  • Creator:
    Boj Eiber (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Hyattsville, MD
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU985743655562

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