[Bell Historians] Enquiery

[Chris Pickford]

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The Fazakerly bell could be by one of the Birmingham founders, though 1891 =
is late for Blews (whose work can be easily identified by the use of Victor=
ian gothic lettering). Warner is quite likely. I'd be pleased to have detai=
ls if you (Sam) can record the full wording of the inscription, measure the=
diameter and take a sample pencil rubbing of the lettering and date figure=
s.

The clockmakers tended to shop around and buy their bells from the cheapest=
supplier, so it can't be assumed than any maker "always" bought from one f=
oundry

Chris P
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