Crafted in the 1940s, this mid-century mixed-metal servant’s bell and candlestick combination highlights exceptional studio craftsmanship. The piece features a hand-raised copper globe that houses an internal wire-suspended clapper, serving as a resonant standing acoustic chamber. Rising from the sphere is a lathe-finished cast brass stem topped with a recessed candle socket, secured with hand-soldered joinery. Designed for dual functionality, it served as both an elegant tabletop candleholder and a call bell. Decades of natural oxidation have produced a rich, varied patina, blending deep salmon copper hues with golden brass accents and subtle green verdigris in the crevices.
