Call bell (1) - Italy

Finely crafted antique 800 solid silver decorative table bell with original squirrel-shaped socket with impressive details.
The bell has light gilding and thin horizontal lines that contrast with a central band of matt worked silver for a very harmonious whole. Shiny and matte silver interior with large silver clapper that reproduces a loud and lively sound. Perfectly working.
Present 800 silver hallmark and silversmith's hallmark with a number which is not easy to identify and the initials MI for the city of Milan, from the shape of the hallmarks the object can be dated around 1920-1930.
Important dimensions, overall height 10 cm, diameter 7 cm and overall weight of 139 grams.
Beautiful and rare collector's item!