[Bell Historians] Cost of Bell Metal

[Anne Willis]

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From: Mike Chester [mailto:mike at m...]
Sent: 13 October 2004 15:51

What could you get in 1909 for £160 + £35 in 1912 in terms of "real"
bells?

Mike


Don't know about 1909 but L&J charged 42/- per cwt for recasting a bell in
1881. In 1616 John Wallis of Salisbury charged Steeple Ashton 1/- per lb,
and William Cockey of Frome charged 13d per lb in 1735.

Anne