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Smallest Door Chime

Miniature “Chime-ette” Door Chime


This is the smallest known true door chime that rings a true ding-dong melody on two xylophone like tone bars. It’s diminutive size allows it to be mounted with virtually the same footprint (wallprint?) as a doorbell or buzzer. The instructions on the back read:

Connect this Chime-ette in place of your doorbell. Operates on regular bell transformer. Mount on walls with bars in vertical position.

ManufacturerChime-ette
Location of ManufacturerUnknown
Date of ManufactureEstimated 1930s
MaterialsStamped and painted steel. Silk-screened musical notes. Wood striker.
Dimensions3 1/8 inches wide, 4 3/8 inches tall, 1 inch deep.