Four Vintage Porcelain Bells with Wooden Handles

Updated August 25, 2026

Eclectic collection of 4 vintage porcelain and ceramic decorative handbells, each measuring approximately 9" to 9.25" tall and featuring a substantial turned wooden handle with its own distinctive decorative design. The first is a 1976 Gorham Norman Rockwell “The Tavern Sign Painter” bell, featuring Rockwell’s classic illustration reproduced on the porcelain body. This vintage Gorham collectible combines the work of beloved American illustrator Norman Rockwell with a traditional handled bell form and is an appealing piece for collectors of Rockwell memorabilia and American decorative art. The second bell features an elegant 18th-century Colonial or Rococo-style social scene, depicting finely dressed figures in a colorful period setting with pink and gold-tone ornamental accents. The third is a striking Asian-inspired porcelain bell decorated with colorful birds, flowers, geometric patterns, and ornate borders in red, blue, turquoise, orange, and gold tones, giving it a beautiful Chinoiserie-style appearance. The fourth features a soft blue porcelain body with a romantic figural scene, delicate floral decoration, and gold-tone accents. Together, the four bells create a wonderfully varied collection of vintage decorative porcelain with coordinating turned wood handles. A charming grouping for collectors of vintage porcelain bells, Gorham collectibles, Norman Rockwell memorabilia, decorative handbells, Chinoiserie décor, Victorian and Colonial-style artwork, ceramic bells, and vintage home décor. Approximate Height: 9"–9.25" each. See photos for more details.

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