[Bell Historians] Mini rings

[Robert Lewis]

At 16:02 28/01/2010, John wrote:

>I specifically didn't mention portability, because while I am pretty sure
>that all portable rings would be accepted as mini rings, the converse isn't
>true - many are permanently installed in buildings.  It might be feasible
>to 'detach and carry' some of the lighter ones elsewhere, but it certainly
>wouldn't be for the heavier ones.

Is there a critical size or weight where small bells rung by rope and 
wheel invariably cease to handle like most "conventional" tower bells?

If so, could that be of assistance in a re-categorization?  (Not that 
I am advocating this for official purposes, you understand!)

In any event, I suppose there is always going to be a "grey area" 
that would make any ruling for public record-keeping purposes 
controversial and unpopular with some people.

RAL