tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post3844887576593840464..comments2024-02-24T10:53:12.263-08:00Comments on My Old Historic House: Call of the Bell PullRichard Cottrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13055636542951753310noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-25737515445919257332019-08-19T09:48:41.923-07:002019-08-19T09:48:41.923-07:00Helpð Where can you attach a bell to a bell pull?...Helpð Where can you attach a bell to a bell pull? I have an embroidered one with lovely hardwareAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02036696910688208567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-54763076557475097842018-06-25T22:38:03.670-07:002018-06-25T22:38:03.670-07:00Thank you for posting this! It was very enlighteni...Thank you for posting this! It was very enlightening and enjoyable to read! We just discovered we own a "Bell Pull." Didn't know what it was before today. - Laura KochAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06972613045330979278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-62105452055194651722013-02-24T18:19:26.778-08:002013-02-24T18:19:26.778-08:00Hi Richard, You and your blog are such a great res...Hi Richard, You and your blog are such a great resource for me, I thank you for that. You need to write a book about all the stuff you tell about in your blog so I can just go pull the book out instead of getting on the computer. It would make a wonderful coffee table book. But anyway...if I may, could I ask you to educate me on something with these bell pulls? I bought one yesterday and I am sure it has some age to it, how much I do not know. It is needlepoint attached to the metal ends, like most pulls and the metal has stamped in it "Austria" and here is what I need to know...between the sewn together needlepoint and the backing is this large round piece that has a wire like yellow cord that has been cut. I can barely see it through a quarter size tear in the backing, what is it?<br />Thanks so much, <br />GinaGina @ VictorianWannaBehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05760792910318303400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-89764183360100620842013-01-25T14:54:53.985-08:002013-01-25T14:54:53.985-08:00Sir, I have a hand-made needle-point bell pull. I ...Sir, I have a hand-made needle-point bell pull. I live in Texas and need the name of someone whoo can clear it. Any suggestions?<br />I live between San Antonio and Austin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-49168310250066809652011-09-05T12:41:37.491-07:002011-09-05T12:41:37.491-07:00I can over from Shelia's. I would wish for one...I can over from Shelia's. I would wish for one your pulls if it would bring me someone to just help out in cleaning house. We can wish can't we. Lovely old home you have.I could go for thoses blue platers. TrishLove Of Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15498962484760408202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-53794868968779195492011-09-04T16:54:26.786-07:002011-09-04T16:54:26.786-07:00You certainly have a lovely home filled with beaut...You certainly have a lovely home filled with beautiful treasures. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour of it. My very favorite thing was the very first picture of the window.LVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01853494568526683537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-76678643270306292742011-09-04T16:10:41.451-07:002011-09-04T16:10:41.451-07:00Oh Richard, your home is so lovely!! I am a big fa...Oh Richard, your home is so lovely!! I am a big fan of blue. :) I inherited my great aunt/grandmother's Blue Willow dishes which I treasure. My first cup of tea at the age of 8 was in grandmother's tea cup. :)<br />Thanks for bringing back the sweet memories...Victoriana Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03538969511255608688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-40193319324919166392011-09-03T07:45:26.678-07:002011-09-03T07:45:26.678-07:00Hi Richard! Pop over to my blog and see my post ab...Hi Richard! Pop over to my blog and see my post about the wonderful Frenchy calendar and hopefully send a few folks your way!<br />Have a wonderful Saturday.<br />be a sweetie,<br />Shelia ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-74842945911701050872011-09-02T16:31:15.214-07:002011-09-02T16:31:15.214-07:00How interesting! I have never given bell pulls mu...How interesting! I have never given bell pulls much thought other than to admire their artistry.....now I will look at them a whole different way and all thanks to you Richard!<br /><br />I think your work is beautiful and your bell pull wonderful! Thank you so much for this interesting bit of history!<br />Your new Michigan friend,<br />JilJil~Say It With Roseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04700862863266867892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-88682412208304304202011-09-02T12:47:23.370-07:002011-09-02T12:47:23.370-07:00These are simply amazing. So ornate and detailed. ...These are simply amazing. So ornate and detailed. I enjoyed the history too, how fantastic to have these.<br /><br />My favorite is the beaded one...amazing it is in such wonderful condition.Coloradoladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16312809532968928183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-79444290142627273362011-09-01T16:05:16.817-07:002011-09-01T16:05:16.817-07:00As I recall Richard that Bell Pull... which I thou...As I recall Richard that Bell Pull... which I thought was a broken old Belt, was only about $35... I was going to buy it to incorporate into one of my pieces of wearable Art, but decided against it. Now I wish I had purchased it... very unlikely it is still there since the Shop it was offered at is a once a month occassional Sale with a variety of Vendors. *Le Sigh* Had I known what a True Treasure it was... or even WHAT it was *Winks*, I wouldn't have hesitated to scoop it up! Now, thanks to you, I'm better educated to recognize these particular Antiques when I see them again!<br /><br />Dawn... The BohemianBohemianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03743017084098726581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-55690563860669123342011-09-01T15:56:10.612-07:002011-09-01T15:56:10.612-07:00love how you are always educating me. I actually a...love how you are always educating me. I actually am not familar with these? Guess we did not have any..no servants! The workmanship is beautiful!Ann@A Sentimental Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15521312649204476924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-83605238253889089272011-09-01T14:10:45.991-07:002011-09-01T14:10:45.991-07:00Dear Richard... of coarse I still Love you! *Winks...Dear Richard... of coarse I still Love you! *Winks* Thanks for stopping by & I'm glad I stopped by today because I saw one of these at Sweet Salvage's Sale & didn't know what it was, I thought it was a broken belt, but it was so outstanding in the workmanship of the beadwork that I almost bought it... now I wish I had! *Le Sigh* This is why I Love coming here, it always gives me an education & what NOT to pass up on my Treasure Hunts! *LOL*<br /><br />Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The BohemianBohemianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03743017084098726581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-36547869433661108662011-09-01T13:34:02.607-07:002011-09-01T13:34:02.607-07:00railway/railroadrailway/railroadPAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12891387278850772808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-49936038722462271952011-09-01T13:33:02.840-07:002011-09-01T13:33:02.840-07:00These are beautiful Richard.
Do you know Eagle Fo...These are beautiful Richard.<br /><br />Do you know Eagle Fork Farm at Moscow Mills? We know the folks who own it. Their home has been in the same family many years. I remember someone telling me it was a stop on the under ground railway. Lots of history in our neck of the woods.Pat@Back Porch Musingshttp://backporchmusings.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-89581472609632243572011-09-01T11:33:17.227-07:002011-09-01T11:33:17.227-07:00These are really magnificent, Richard..I have alwa...These are really magnificent, Richard..I have always been interested in bell pulls. I have a very COUNTRY reproduction little bell pull and have nearly pulled it to pieces and, as yet, not one single maid or cook has answered it. :))<br />Enjoy your beautiful things.<br />xo bjbjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04432398383127199206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-11498065411973551172011-09-01T10:42:22.981-07:002011-09-01T10:42:22.981-07:00Gorgeous bell pulls! Richard,
Well done, as usual....Gorgeous bell pulls! Richard,<br />Well done, as usual.<br />Anyes<br />XXAnyes K. Busby - Studio Vignette Fine Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00989650562190771548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-18768019828741264052011-09-01T08:49:54.913-07:002011-09-01T08:49:54.913-07:00Lovely all of them....I love how you keep the past...Lovely all of them....I love how you keep the past looking so lovely.<br />Thank you for your dear comment's,it help's to have friend's help us along in life. I hope your bussiness pick's up, you certainly have such awesome thing's.<br />Love,Debbie:)BeautifulDeeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02089978018823553799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-21922785033404250512011-09-01T06:05:09.424-07:002011-09-01T06:05:09.424-07:00Very nice collection of yours.
Cassy from Learn H...Very nice collection of yours.<br /><br />Cassy from <a href="http://electricguitaronlinelessons.com/learn-play-lead-guitar-rock-pal" rel="nofollow">Learn How To Play Lead Guitar</a>Cassyhttp://electricguitaronlinelessons.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-80492686780611560532011-08-31T17:46:49.130-07:002011-08-31T17:46:49.130-07:00Hi Richard! Oh, your bell pulls are so beautiful a...Hi Richard! Oh, your bell pulls are so beautiful and what treasures! So many little dainty talented fingers worked very hard making these! <br />I'm sorry about all that's going on at your old historic home. I'm sure it will all work out.<br />I'm so sorry! I thought I had told you that I received the calendar! I got it and it's gorgeous! I'm going to post about it for Pink Saturday! Thank you again for drawing my name. <br />Be a sweetie,<br />Shelia ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-70403158929921971772011-08-31T11:45:54.234-07:002011-08-31T11:45:54.234-07:00Richard & Sissy
if you know anyone who loved...Richard & Sissy <br /><br />if you know anyone who loved their dogs more than anything and you can give this sweet person some comforting words go visit her blog . It is sad , she lost her pet<br /><br />Janice <br /><br />http://modvintagelife.blogspot.com/2011/08/my-heart-is-dead.htmlCurtains in My Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04739180504953135365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-70199135403771744212011-08-31T08:21:21.904-07:002011-08-31T08:21:21.904-07:00Hang in there, Richard. It all gets done in time ...Hang in there, Richard. It all gets done in time - even though it is often painful.<br /><br />I adore all of your bell pulls. I have always admired them.Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10535622044396271722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-86034148525414842312011-08-31T07:32:48.300-07:002011-08-31T07:32:48.300-07:00Every time you post about something I want to run ...Every time you post about something I want to run and try to locate one for myself. first it was the stafforshire dogs<br />then the french sofas<br />then toile bedspread like you red one <br />now i want a bell pull however i want someone on the other side also to answer LOL<br /><br />I know all about workmen getting your deposit then leaving, my last workmen got very upset with me when I insisted they finish my job and quit running off, they polietely explained that is how they make money buy having several jobs going at one time.<br /><br />my dirt dobblers make their beds inside my windows bewtween the storm window and window pane<br /><br />Richard all your troubles and woes you still live in a mansion remember that some of us dream of living in a house like yours <br /><br /><br />xoxox to you & Sissy<br /><br />i might just make it over for the apple festival I am putting that on my calendarCurtains in My Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04739180504953135365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-50621266348560539442011-08-31T06:30:50.016-07:002011-08-31T06:30:50.016-07:00Enjoyed the informative post... The pulls are inte...Enjoyed the informative post... The pulls are interesting and lovely... The only one to answer it at my house would be me...LOLSweet Old Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02307788288548257588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-40542069852074758112011-08-31T03:53:49.831-07:002011-08-31T03:53:49.831-07:00Lovely bell pulls. I once had several-wonder what ...Lovely bell pulls. I once had several-wonder what I did with them? The one you did is lovely, I can't see well enough to do stuff like that anymore-nor do I have the patience to work on something for that long! I agree if our goverment keeps on we will all be as poor as church mice!PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278041200437040139noreply@blogger.com