[Bell Historians] Fw: Identifying Bell

[George Dawson]

I’d have thought that the headstock is American, though CSZ is more expert than me.

 

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From: Bell-historians [mailto:bell-historians-bounces at lists.ringingworld.co.uk] On Behalf Of Carl S Zimmerman
Sent: 22 July 2022 01:31
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Subject: [Bell Historians] Fw: Identifying Bell

 

An inquiry about the possible origin of a 16" bronze bell said that it was supposedly cast in London in 1782.  There are no markings on the bell itself, but there is some lettering on the yoke (which might not be contemporaneous with the bell).  Three photos are attached, and speak for themselves in terms of further description.

 

Would anyone care to speculate on the validity of that claim, to suggest a possible maker, or to provide other comments?

 

Carl Scott Zimmerman, Campanologist 
Saint Louis, Missouri, USA -
 - 19th c. home of at least 37 bell founders or resellers 
Tel. +1(314)821-8437 
Webmaster for www.TowerBells.org
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 * Recreation: handbells

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