[Bell Historians] Re: Bells on E-bay.

[Andrew Higson]

JT did some experimenting with the university on thick and thin bells and the effect that this caused; the conclusion was that bells were far more likely to have a wobble because of metallurgical effects rather than eccentricity. 

 

Andrew Higson

John Taylor & Co.

The Bellfoundry

Freehold Street

Loughborough

LE11 1AR

Telephone: 01509 212241 Fax: 01509 263305 Registered in England No. 7032766

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From: bellhistorians at yahoogroups.com [mailto:bellhistorians at yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Offen
Sent: 23 November 2010 14:23
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Subject: RE: [Bell Historians] Re: Bells on E-bay.

 

  

If it was one of Gillett's lathe turned bells (most likely if it was about 18" diameter) then it probably wouldn't have its serial number on.   

 

The turning was done, inside and out, to make sure the casting was concentric and thus reduce the likelihood of beats caused by an eccentric casting.

 

R

 

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From: bellhistorians at yahoogroups.com [mailto:bellhistorians at yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David & Mary Kelly
Sent: Tuesday, 23 November 2010 10:14 PM
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Subject: [Bell Historians] Re: Bells on E-bay.

 

  

I did contact the seller in October when the bell was on sale for £1750. He has looked for the four digit number usually cast on Gillett & Johnston bells and cannot find any sign of one. The Keltek Trust did make an offer but it was considered too low and rejected. The asking price has slowly been falling and hopefully will continue to be reduced!

Dave



           
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