[Bell Historians] Mini rings

[George Dawson]

I have always (in my own mind) categorized 'small' rings into two
categories:

 

Minirings

Those sets which have traditionally shaped & profiled bells.

Such as the Lichfield set

The Willoughby Campanile

 

Microrings

Those installations which consist of Matthew Higbys thickened handbell
patterns

Non bell metal playthings.

 

Yes & I don't doubt that there are still grey areas!

George

 

From: bellhistorians at yahoogroups.com [mailto:bellhistorians at yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Robert Lewis
Sent: 29 January 2010 01:17
To: bellhistorians at yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Bell Historians] Mini rings

 

  

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 



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