[Bell Historians] Handbell at Ruthin

[Peter Furniss]

I would welcome any information anyone on this list can give me regarding
an old handbell which is kept in the Old Court House at Ruthin.
I attach a number of photos of it which I hope will be of assistance.
It is inscribed "Ruthin Bell 1719" and is approximately 7" tall with a
similar diameter. There is what could be a founder`s mark of five lozenges
or hearts?
It appears to be made of bell metal and to my untutored eye seems a fairly
competent casting.
I guess the stirrup handle could be a later addition.
I wonder if it could be a school bell. By that date Ruthin had
a well established private school or could it be a Town Crier`s bell. (were
Town Criers in existence by that date?)
Any thoughts, speculation, information welcome.
Thank you.
Peter
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