[Bell Historians] Bell hangers' gimlet

[John H Allen]

I have found this quote on the web. It seems that we are talking about
servant's call bells!

 

Miniature augers -- gimlets, not illustrated above -- were used by bell
hangers (to allow for passage of strings for pulling bells),

 

 

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On Behalf Of Dennis Powney
Sent: Friday 07 August 2009 19:51
To: Historians Bell
Subject: [Bell Historians] Bell hangers' gimlet

 

  

I have recently viewed the February 1929 catalogue of Messrs Gardiner, Sons
and Co Ltd, Nelson Street, Bristol. One of the items on sale is described as
a 'Bell Hangers' gimlet, priced at - 12 inch = 10d, 18 inch = one shilling,
24 inch = 1/3d, 30 inch =1/7d.

Why would a bell hangers' gimlet be any different to any other wood workers
gimlet, the owner of the book, and myself, are wondering?

Dennis Powney.

 

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