[Bell Historians] Handbell at Ruthin

[George Dawson]

Almost certainly by Ralph Ashton of Wigan, & probably a criers bell.

 

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From: Bell-historians [mailto:bell-historians-bounces at lists.ringingworld.co.uk] On Behalf Of Peter Furniss
Sent: 08 December 2022 11:38
To: bell-historians at lists.ringingworld.co.uk
Subject: [Bell Historians] Handbell at Ruthin

 

I would welcome any information anyone on this list can give me regarding an old handbell which is kept in the Old Court House at Ruthin.

I attach a number of photos of it which I hope will be of assistance.

It is inscribed "Ruthin Bell 1719" and is approximately 7" tall with a similar diameter. There is what could be a founder`s mark of five lozenges or hearts?

It appears to be made of bell metal and to my untutored eye seems a fairly competent casting.

I guess the stirrup handle could be a later addition.

I wonder if it could be a school bell. By that date Ruthin had a well established private school or could it be a Town Crier`s bell. (were Town Criers in existence by that date?)

Any thoughts, speculation, information welcome.

Thank you.

Peter

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