A antique Brass & Cast Iron Hotel Counter Top Bell, which also includes two Vesta holders and Ashtrays. It is marked on its base in raised relief - RUSSELL & ERWIN MFG. CO. NEW BRITAIN CONN. U.S.A. - PAT'D.AUG 1.93. - RD No 269895. It is also marked on top of the bell - R&E. MFG.CO. NEW BRITAIN CT U.S.A. It has a geared machanism, which is operated by twisting the button, clockwise & anti-clockwise. It has a bat shape and includes scroll decoration to its cast iron, which is finished in black enamel and measures 8" or 20.5 cm wide x 6 7/8" or 7.5 cm deep. It dates to approx 1900 and is in good working condition, as shown in photo's and video.