Late 19th Century Door Bell preserves The name Mazda here refers

The name Mazda here refers not to the Japanese car manufacturer

circular embellishments and unique cast iron hardware

MM - C-6976 - 011624

This piece exhibits signs of wear due to its likely re-use in shipping as previous addressees have been painted over

extensive rusting on the bottom

Late 19th Century Door Bell preserves The name Mazda here refersEmbossed brass announcement bell. This piece is a precursor to what we now know as doorbells, which themselves are beginning to be phased out in favor of Ring and Nest Cams. But I digress; both pieces included here would have been wall mounted next to each other at a front door. The smaller piece with the lever would have been pulled up and let go so the porcelain knob would strike the bell and announce a visitor. Exhibits minor signs of wear