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<DIV><SPAN class=546071812-15022012><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>This
is a large architectural antiques business based near Cannock. If the
owner is reputable he ought to be willing to provide some sort of
provenance.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=546071812-15022012><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>So far
as the "large number" is concerned, it could simply be that they
aren't selling because of the very high prices
quoted. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=546071812-15022012><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Peter</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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Behalf Of </B>plainbobmajor@JBwpK4t_hjUU1D9NqMRwT54nNX6fZVeuedXs1fs3QpzQ8M0GrgLZpS9tfWaYMSChRXxs1F7bCRcaJEbC4w.yahoo.invalid<BR><B>Sent:</B> 15 February 2012
11:32<BR><B>To:</B> bellhistorians@yahoogroups.com<BR><B>Subject:</B> [Bell
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<DIV><SPAN>There seem to be a large number of bells for sale (all by the same
person) on Ebay at present.</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN>The most interesting is at </SPAN></DIV>
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href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Large-Antique-Bronze-Mears-and-Stainsbank-Church-Bell-/390347754736?pt=UK_Antiques_DecorativeAntiques_Collectables_EH&hash=item5ae28a0cf0"><FONT
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color=#800080>http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Large-Antique-Bronze-Mears-and-Stainsbank-Church-Bell-/390347754736?pt=UK_Antiques_DecorativeAntiques_Collectables_EH&hash=item5ae28a0cf0</FONT></A><O></O></DIV></SPAN>
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<DIV><SPAN>I'm intrigued that a 1/2 ton bell, complete with headstock,
bearings and stay came from a private estate....</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV>Jo<VAR id=yui-ie-cursor></VAR>nathan.</DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV>
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