[Bell Historians] Historical differences between long-standing bell foundries?

[Matthew]

Those two videos on Indian-made bells are absolutely fascinating.  Thank you!



--- In bellhistorians at yahoogroups.com, "Roderic Bickerton" <rodbic at ...> wrote:
>
> I look forward to the answers on this one, its 
> an excellent subject for a book.
> I am aware that lost wax is used and that some 
> foundries do not tune.
> 
> This is fascinating, "All India" bell founding
> Pt1
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqjgw3KK5LE
> 
> pt 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqjgw3KK5LE
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Matthew" <slosomething at ...>
> To: <bellhistorians at yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:43 AM
> Subject: [Bell Historians] Historical 
> differences between long-standing bell 
> foundries?
> 
> 
> 
> I have long wondered about the history some of 
> the long-standing bell foundries that still 
> exist today.  Marinelli since 1040, John Taylor 
> since the mid 1500's, Whitechapel since 1570, 
> Petit & Fritsen from 1660 and Eijsbouts from 
> 1872.  There are probably more.
> 
> I wonder how they compare in reputation, size, 
> market focus, quality of product, quality of 
> service, pricing, how they survived the world 
> wars, etc.  I would appreciate anyone's insight 
> on these venerable companies.  Thanks.
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------------
> 
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>