 | Knock NOVO NOVO is not actually vintage. I designed it using all that I have leaned from restoring vintage chimes Novo is virtually hand made and is produced in tiny numbers, essentially made to order. The cover is made of custom laminated formed plywood, with your choice of walnut, teak or zebrawood veneer. The style is suitable for period interiors for those who seek to replace a vintage chime- in fact the design is patterned after a number of popular vintage chimes dating back to the 1930’s...yet it is simple enough to be appropriate for modern spaces too. NOVO is a wired chime that hooks up to the typical doorbell circuit found in most homes, and can be used for both front and back doors. It operates by striking two long chime tubes and makes the familiar ding-dong sound with outstanding volume and lingering resonance. Bells are made of brass tubing with precision machined solid aluminum end plugs. The chime mechanism combines an industry-standard twin solenoid module and custom designed sheet metal frame with powder-coated finish. Bell hangers are made of stainless steel and brass hardware and provide adjustment to achieve a perfect strike. I am confident that NOVO is the highest quality longbell chime available today. vintage: new features: 16-volt, standard circuit 2-bells 2-notes for front door 1-note an additional door custom formed plywood cover assembled dimensions: 7-1/2” wide x 2-1/2" deep x 42" long buyer's options Choice of bookmatched Teak, horizontal Zebrawood, or bookmatched Walnut. Shorter length bells upon request at added cost. price: $375 | |
 | Knock Craftsman Craftsman is not actually vintage, but captures the character of the Art & Crafts era. Technically, musical door chimes became popular after the Art&Crafts era has passed, so there are no vintage Arts & Crafts style chimes. This model creates a thoroughly credible looking example. The cover is made by an expert woodcrafter who specializes in designing and constructing hand-crafted home furnishing of the Craftsman style. The wood is quarter sawn white oak typical of the era, and styled to be suitable for homes of the Arts & Crafts and Mission styles. Craftsman is a wired chime that hooks up to the typical doorbell circuit found in most homes, and can be used for both front and back doors. It operates by striking two long chime tubes and makes the familiar ding-dong sound with outstanding volume and lingering resonance. Bells are made of brass tubing with precision machined solid aluminum end plugs. The chime mechanism combines an industry-standard twin solenoid module and custom designed sheet metal frame with powder-coated finish. Bell hangers are made of stainless steel and brass hardware and provide adjustment to achieve a perfect strike. I am confident that Craftsman is the OTHER highest quality longbell chime available today. vintage: new features: 16-volt, standard circuit 2-bells 2-notes for front door 1-note an additional door solid oak cover assembled dimensions: 10” wide x 3-3/8" deep x TBD" long buyer's options Bells may be left unfinished (no lacquer clear coat) which will allow them to return to a more rustic looking natural color over time. price: $499 | |
 | Edwards Clarenden C-60 Grand streamline design, very similar to NuTone Century first series. vintage: early 1950's. features: 24v, 3-wire connection. 8-notes for front door 1-note for additional doors Volume control. 24v Telechron clock. Walnut veneer plywood cover with brass trim. assembled dimensions: tbd” wide x tbd" deep x tbd" long Currently undergoing complete restoration. If interested enquire about schedule. price: $900 | |
 | Rittenhouse Notes - Chrome Very rare chrome version of this popular 2-note chime. How cool would this be in your house if you have chrome tube furniture? vintage: 1937 features: Simple 2-wire installation 2-bells 2 note sequence for front door, basic ding-dong 1 note for additional door Volume control Metal cover with black crinkle finish paint and bright metal decoration. assembled dimensions: 7” wide x 1-7/8" deep x 41" long service completed: Mechanism--- Solenoid tube and plunger cleaned and polished. Chassis cleaned and polished. Strike pin replaced. Bells--- Cleaned and polished. Hanger loops replaced with nylon braid cord. Cover--- Original finish washed and bright parts polished. flaws: Very minor scuff on cover at top front price: $550 | |
 | Miami-Carey Flashy modern design rendered in polished brass and satin black perf metal. vintage: believed to be late 1950's features: 16-volt 3-wire installation 4-bells 4-note Westminster chimes sequence 1-note for additional door Volume control assembled dimensions: tbd” wide x tbd" deep x tbd" long service completed: Mechanism--- Solenoid tubes and plungers polished. Paint slop removed and thoroughly cleaned. Cover--- Gently cleaned Bells---- Gently cleaned flaws tbd buyer's options: bells may be refinished or left as original price: $750 | |
 | Telechime No brand marks, but its clear that this is a General Kontrolar/ Telechime product as patent documents tie this design to Gisbert Bossard and his company. This mighty chime was removed in the 1970’s from a home in Dayton OH, coincidently just blocks from where Bossard lived. Perhaps a personal connection? Read the interesting and tragic story of Telechime on my history page. This design may seem odd now, but consider that this one was designed at the dawn of fancy doorbell development. There was no tradition to draw upon; the idea of a small wall mounted box with exposed hanging bells just hadn’t been developed yet. Neither had the soon to be common door bell niche to protect the long hanging bells, so it sort of makes sense that the model for a longbell chime would be more akin to a grandfather clock cabinet. This one came to me with the mechanism long ago discarded by its previous owner. I will be installing another vintage four-bell mechanism to make this functional again. The power and connection requirements will be just like any other multi-note chime. vintage: known to be very early 1930's features: solid oak cabinet 24-volt 3-wire installation 4-bells, not Westminster tuning. C, A, F, C, by my ear. Bells made of massive 1.25” dia brass tube, chrome plated. 4-note chiming sequence 1-note for additional door Volume control assembled dimensions: 13-1/4” wide x 7" deep x 68" tall weight: 65 lbs. buyer's options: cabinet may be refinished or left as original price: $1500 | |
 | Miami-Carey Starburst Simple modern design with iconic sparkle. Grill cloth could be changed to suit decor. vintage: believed to be late 1950's features: simple 16-volt 2-wire installation 3-bells 2-notes for front door 1-note for additional door Third decorative bell Plastic covers with grill cloth and brass starburst decoration assembled dimensions: tbd” wide x tbd" deep x 42-3/4" long service completed: Mechanism--- Solenoid tubes and plungers polished. Chassis refinihsed Cover--- Gently cleaned and polished Bells---- Gently cleaned flaws bell finish shows some minor aging buyer's options: bells may be refinished or left as original price: $600 | |
 | NuTone Supreme L-42 This simple design is one of the few that would fit with a mid-century modem home. A good candidate for cosmetic customization. Perf metal grill panel could easily be dressed up with fabric. wallpaper, mirror, a photo, a different paint color-- or whatever to accommodate your own decor. Brass grill and NuTone logo could be removed or replaced with something else of your choosing. vintage: date stamped 1958 features: 16-volt 3-wire installation 4-bells 4-note or 8-note Westminster chimes sequence 2-notes for second door, 1-note for third door Volume control Plastic cover with very convincing simulated blond oak finish. assembled dimensions: 10” wide x 5" deep x tbd" long service completed: Mechanism--- Solenoid tubes and plungers cleaned and polished. Thoroughly cleaned- looks almost like new. Cover--- Cover lightly polished. Original grill cloth removed. Perf panel painted satin black. Bells---- Old tarnish and finish removed. Spin brush-polished. Clear coated with lacquer. Hanger loops replaced with nylon braid cord. flaws Crack at bottom right of cover has been neatly glued-- visible but not hugely distracting. Typical cracks in tops of bells-- absolutely not affecting tone, which is excellent. price: $650 | |
 | NuTone K30 Great 1950's flambeau twin longbell. As close to tail fins and a glittery grill as you'll ever see on a door bell. vintage: mid 1950's features: Simple 2-wire 8volt installation 2-bells, the larger 1-1/8" diameter tubes 2 note sequence for front door, basic ding-dong 1 note for additional door Plastic cover with brass and sparkly grill cloth inset. assembled dimensions: 7-3/8” wide x 3" deep x 40-1/2" long service completed: Mechanism--- Solenoid tubes and plungers cleaned and polished. Strike pins replaced. Chassis repainted original gloss black. Hardware replaced with new brass parts. Rubber mounting grommets replaced Looks much better than new. Cover--- Plastic cleaned and polished. Brass grill refinished. Sparkly grill cloth replaced. Bells---- Old tarnish and finish removed. Spin brush-polished. Clear coated with lacquer. Hanger loops replaced with nylon braid cord. flaws: None- better than new. price: $550 | |
 | Rittenhouse Queen Anne 620R Fantastic art deco styling with clock case cover. All wood cover made of solid cherry and book-matched mahogany veneer on the diagonal . 4-bell chime has rare sequence. selector. One of the all-around classiest mechanisms ever. Photo is of another similar one. Finish color is much darker. Clock hands in photo are not the originals. vintage: late 1940's features: 20/24-volt 3-wire installation 4-bells Three selectable chime sequences. 2-note second additional door A different 1-note for third additional door Wood cover, constructed of solid cherry and book matched mahogany on the diagonal. Original Telechron clock with original hands. assembled dimensions: 11-1/4" wide x 5-0" deep x tbd" long service completed: Mechanism---- Solenoid tubes cleaned and polished. Commutator contacts adjusted. Exterior cleaned and polished. Bells---- Newly constructed bells, match original materials and appearance and sound. Cover---- Original finish spiffed. Missing bits of cherry moldings replaced. Clock tested to verify working order. flaws: Missing dust cover over distributor. price: $800 | |
 | NuTone K28 Imperial Classic style twin longbell. vintage: early 1950's features: Simple 2-wire 8volt installation 2-bells 2 note sequence for front door, basic ding-dong 1 note for additional door Marbled nylon cover with brass colored plastic decorative inset. assembled dimensions: tbd” wide x tbd" deep x 38-1/2" long service completed: Mechanism--- Gently cleaned Strike pins adjusted and reinstalled. Cover--- Gently cleaned Bells---- Old tarnish and finish removed. Spin brush-polished. Clear coated with lacquer. Hanger loops replaced with nylon braid cord. flaws: Cover very slightly warped, typical of vintage nylon. Otherwise, just like new. price: $500 | |
 | NuTone Imperial - metal version Classic style twin longbell. Mechanism and bells are new-old stock... never used. Cover was found separately. vintage: early 1950's features: Simple 2-wire 8volt installation 2-bells 2 note sequence for front door, basic ding-dong 1 note for additional door Steel cover with faux wood grain paint and brass metal medallion assembled dimensions: tbd” wide x tbd" deep x 38-1/2" long service completed: Mechanism--- Gently cleaned Strike pins adjusted and reinstalled. Cover--- Gently cleaned Bells---- Old tarnish and finish removed. Spin brush-polished. Clear coated with lacquer. Hanger loops replaced with nylon braid cord. flaws: Wood grain paint shows wear and is mildly crazed. Top surface of cover is mildly bent; not in view when installed. buyers options: Cover may be refinished in color of choice. price: $500 | |
 | Edwards Moderne No.1462 Two-bell long bell chime with flamboyant art deco styling. Cover cast from patented trademarked "Genuine Sylvite", "a wonderfully durable composition wood", which looks a lot like clay or plaster to me. vintage: date stamped April 1942 features: Simple 2-wire installation 2-bells 2 note sequence for front door, basic ding-dong 1 note for additional door Cast cover with original white paint.. assembled dimensions: 9-1/4” wide x 2-7/8" deep x tbd" long service completed: Mechanism--- Solenoid tubes and plungers cleaned and polished. Original finish on mechanism chassis cleaned and polished. Bells--- Old tarnish and finish removed. Spin brush-polished. Clear coated with lacquer. Hanger loops replaced with nylon braid cord. Cover--- Original finish on cover gently cleaned. flaws: Crack in cover, seems to be original manufacturing flaw. Minor chips in white paint on cover, IMHO adds character. Wear and scratches on finish of mechanism. buyer's options: Refinish cover in color of choice. price: $550 | |
 | Rittenhouse 610 Classic traditional style in simple solid cherry case with working 24v Telechron clock. vintage: believed to be late 1940's features: 24-volt 3-wire installation 4-bells 4-note Westminster chimes sequence 1 note for second door, another note for third door Solid cherry wood cover with original finish intact 24v Telechron clock assembled dimensions: 9-1/2” wide x 4-1/4" deep x tbd" long service completed: Mechanism--- Solenoid tubes cleaned and polished. Thoroughly cleaned. Cover--- Cover cleaned and polished. Clock glass and face cleaned. Bells---- Newly constructed bells, match original materials and appearance and sound. flaws A few minor scratches in wood finish, but much too nice to refinish. Utilizes notorious dashpot sequencer. price $700 | |
 | Edwards Grandmother's Clock Chime No.1482 Here is a bold art deco design with clock feature. Contrasting inlaid veneer detail echoes vertical motif of the four bells. vintage: Known to be early 1940's features: 24-volt 3-wire installation 4-bells 4-note Westminster chimes sequence 2 notes for second door Veneer and solid wood cover 24v clock assembled dimensions: 7-3/8” wide x 4-3/8" deep x tbd" long service to be completed: Mechanism--- Solenoid tubes and plungers cleaned and polished. Original finish cleaned and polished Bells--- Bells may left as found or refinished Cover--- Wood refinished Clock face cleaned flaws: tbd price: $800 Currently undergoing complete restoration. Contact me for availability if interested. | |
 | NuTone Baronial K92 Never used, new old stock 4-bell chime with light feature. Includes original instructions vintage: 1980's features: 16-volt 3-wire installation 4-bells 4-note or 8-note Westminster chimes sequence 1-note for second door and third door Soft light created by four low voltage bulbs Volume control Solid oak cover with translucent plastic windows assembled dimensions: 10-1/2” wide x 5-1/4" deep x tbd" long service completed: Mechanism--- Tested to verify perfect working order. Cover--- Dusted. Bells---- Original bells lost. Similar vintage NuTone bells included. New nylon hanger hooks installed. flaws Like new price: $600 | |
 | NuTone Jefferson Without doubt the most popular long bell chime ever. vintage: believed to be 1950's features: 20/24-volt 3-wire installation 4-bells 4-note or 8-note Westminster chimes sequence 1-note for additional door Volume control Wood cover, constructed of solid walnut and mahogany veneer assembled dimensions: 11" wide x 6-1/4" deep x 56" or 59" long service completed: Mechanism---- Solenoid tubes and plungers cleaned and polished. Rubber parts replaced. Exterior cleaned and polished to degree possible while preserving original finish. Bells---- Newly constructed bells, match original materials and appearance and sound. Cover---- Original finish cleaned and generally spruced up. Clock glass and face cleaned. flaws Minor knicks and scratches on housing. price: $700 other examples of this model with minor variations available | |
 | NuTone Resonator with Clock This is a compact resonator chime with clock , believed to be the first of many such products from NuTone. Clock plugs into 110v with an additional cord. Excellent tone! vintage: believed to be late 1930's features: compact design with resonators-- not a long bell simple 2-wire installation 2-notes for front door, basic ding-dong 1 note for additional door 110v Telechron time clock with art deco face. dimensions: 8-1/4” wide x 2-1/4" deep x 8-3/4" long service completed: Mechanism--- Solenoid tubes and plungers cleaned and polished. Mounting plate, bells and resonator tubes refinished. New bell suspension rubber grommets. Hardware bits replaced with new stainless steel parts. >choice of original 110v clock movement or conversion to quartz continuous motion movement Cover--- Resprayed original color over original crinkle finish paint for authentic appearance. >Choice of original 110v clock movement or conversion to quartz continuous motion movement. flaws two scratches on clock face at 9 and 3 o'clock price: $250 | |
 | NuTone Budget "Budget" was the official model name, the low cost model in the early NuTone product line where longbells reigned. vintage: known to be late 1930's features: Compact design with resonators-- not a longbell Simple 2-wire installation 2-notes for front door, basic ding-dong 1 note for additional door Painted steel cover with vbeautiful stamped brass decoration dimensions: 6-5/8” wide x 2-1/4" deep x 6-3/4" long service completed: Mechanism--- Solenoid tubes and plungers cleaned and polished. Strike pins replaced with hardwood dowel. Rebound shock absorber replaced. New bell suspension rubber grommets. Hardware bits replaced with new stainless steel parts. Mounting plate, and resonator tubes refinished. Remnants of original labels preserved. Cover--- Cover refinished similar to original color. flaws virtually perfect and so very much better than original price: $250 | |
 | Rittenhouse 3-Star Resonator A small and jewel-like resonator chime. vintage: early 1940's features: Compact design with resonators-- not a long bell Simple 8volt 2-wire installation 2-notes for front door, basic ding-dong 1 note for additional door dimensions: 7-1/8"” wide x 2-3/8" deep x 9-1/2" long service completed: Solenoid tubes and plungers cleaned and polished. Original finish on cover, resonator tubes and chassis cleaned an polished. Metallic brown area of cover repainted close match to original. Stars and flat bells refinished in original brass color. New bell suspension rubber grommets. Hardware bits replaced with new brass parts. New rebound bumper. flaws A few minor chips in original finish of chassis. Overall effect is like-new. price: $225 | |
 | Rittenhouse Brookdale 265 Another small and jewel-like resonator chime. vintage: believed to be late 1940's features: Compact design with resonators-- not a long bell Simple 8volt 2-wire installation 2-notes for front door, basic ding-dong 1 note for additional door dimensions: 7-1/8"” wide x 2-3/8" deep x 9-1/2" long service completed: Solenoid tubes and plungers cleaned and polished. Original finish on cover and chassis cleaned an polished. Resonator tubes and bells refinished. New bell suspension rubber grommets. Hardware bits replaced with new stainless steel parts. flaws Very minor dent on cover at lower front right. A few minor chips in original finish of chassis. Overall effect is like-new. price: $200 | |
 | NuTone Door Chime with Clock Fabulous mid-century modern design, intended for recessed mount. Can be surface mounted if you really want to do that. Chime sound is emitted through white perf metal face. This one is NOS- new, never used with original installation hardware and instructions! vintage: date stamped Jul 1957 features: Compact design with clock Simple 16volt 2-wire installation 2-notes for front door, basic ding-dong 1 note for additional door Clock dimensions: housing-- 6-3/4” wide x 6-3/4 hi x 2" deep bezel-- service completed: bezel straightened and repainted flaws virtually perfect price: $300 | |
 | NuTone L12 Champion Modest modern style bar chime. 100% original and very gently used. vintage: late 1950's features: Compact design with inboard resonators Simple 8volt 2-wire installation 2-notes for front door, basic ding-dong 1 note for additional door Molded plastic cover with gold-tone decoration. dimensions: 7-1/2” wide x 4-3/4" high x 2-1/2" deep service completed: Cover lightly polished. Chassis cleaned. flaws like new price: $100 | |
 | NuTone L24 Mod style bar chime. 100% original and very gently used. vintage: late 1960's features: Compact design with resonators Simple 8volt 2-wire installation 2-notes for front door, basic ding-dong 1 note for additional door Molded plastic cover with gold-tone hot-stamped decoration. dimensions: 8-1/2” wide x 12" long x 3" deep service completed: Cover lightly polished. Chassis cleaned. flaws minor wear on hot stamping, otherwise excellent price: $150 | |
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