Antique Brass Vintage 1900 Victorian Turn Doorbell R &E Mfg Works

This vintage mechanical bell, likely for a door or a reception desk, features a brass dome and a cast iron base. The mechanism uses a push-button to activate the clanger and is in working order. Long stem to the push button, can be cut back to fit distance needed. Some models, potentially similar to this one, date back to the late 19th century, with patent dates such as 1872. These bells are often found with significant patina, which can be part of their antique value. It has a diameter of 4 5/8 inch. It comes from the R & E manufacturing company.