Fw: Herefordshire school bell

[David Bryant]

Can anyone help with this?

David
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Garth Lamb"
To: "David Bryant"
Cc: "DEREK WILLIAMS"
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:25 PM
Subject: RE: Help


> Many thanks for your response, David.
>
> I attach a picture of the mark.  It appears that the bell probably dates
> from around 1860-1870 (the time the school was founded).  If further
> information would be helpful, please let me know.  Derek Williams (copied
> above) has the bell at the moment, and could address any specific
enquiries.
>
> In the meantime, I much appreciate your interest.
>
> Regards,
>
> Garth Lamb
>
>  -----Original Message-----
> From: David Bryant [mailto:davidbryant at MG1guO2p1iDNhvjo0PcbiyG-fTFxvfWX1s92ANUgPhYqRmbEgnhg_jefbd5R_5_ofTdmy57ODaAd9DKukWwpcm3D.yahoo.invalid]
> Sent: 27 February 2006 19:01
> To: Garth Lamb
> Subject: Re: Help
>
> Can you email me a photo or rubbing of the foundry mark? If I can't
identify
> it myself I can probably find someone who can.
>
> There is no comprehensive guide to all known foundry marks - largely
because
> before the nineteenth century bellfounding tended to be a largely
localised
> industry.
>
> David Bryant
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Garth Lamb"
> To:
> Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 6:51 PM
> Subject: Help
>
>
> > I am trying to identify the provenance of an old school bell from its
> > foundry mark, and would like to know where to look for information.  Can
> you
> > direct me to a source?
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > G Lamb
> > Chair of Governors
> > Whitchurch CE Primary School, Herefordshire
> >
>
           
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