[Bell Historians] Bell collers

[David Cawley]

I've seen the use of "collars" to describe supporting ironwork 
(canon-straps) and more particularly the wedges to secure them before nuts 
were used.

DLC

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>> Any thoughts?
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> If they are made of leather, the only thing I can think of is the baldrick
> used in suspending the clapper - never heard them referred to as collers,
> though.
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> David
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