Designer: Carl Auböck II (1900 – 1957)

Item: Dinner Bell Model 3605

Manufactured by: Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Country of origin: Austria

Year made: Ca. 1950

Materials: Polished and patinated brass

Dimensions: 2 ¾” x 3 ¾”

Condition: Very good, but missing original leather which dried up and broke.

References: Kois, Clemens, Carl Auböck: The Workshop, Powerhouse Books (2012); Wright Auction Catalog; The Workshop: Carl Auböck Designs 1930-1980 (2016). Auböck, Carl IV, die kataloge der werkstätte carl auböck 1925 – 1975, Carl Auböck Archive (2005); Auböck, Carl IV, die arbeiten der Werkstätte carl auböck – fotografiert von 1948 – 2005, Carl Auböck Archive (2009).

Description: In the Archives books this design has several different model numbers such as 3300 and 3316, but they all appear to be the same model. However, 3605 appears to be the model number most often used in the catalogs and we have also seen this model referred to as the Zebra bell. It is one of the more well known bell designs by Aubock. It is very thick and heavy brass, with an amazing ring tone. The brass has a lovely mellow look to it. This example is not signed, but we fully guarantee it to be an authentic and vintage Aubock bell. This design is still in production using the model number 3604 and carries a retail price of about $900.