bell pull
Britishnoun
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Other vivid details include her blond eyelashes, her black opera binoculars, a bell pull that deviates tantalizingly from the vertical mirror frame and, reflected in the mirror, a tortoiseshell hair comb.
From Washington Post
The textiles range widely in texture and original function: plush chenille cording, hand-knotted linen macrame, lace needlework, printed mohair, bell pull, blanket.
From Los Angeles Times
Dangling down in front at stump height, like a plumb line, is a sort of elongated bell pull.
From The Guardian
Within a very short time he was assailing the bell pull of 12, Portugal Place, W., third floor.
From Project Gutenberg
At the end of that time, I stepped up to the fire-place, caught hold of the bell pull, and rang the bell.
From Project Gutenberg
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