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Victorian 10" Mears & Co. Whitechapel Bronze Bell 1860s
Guns International #: 102523350 Seller's Inventory #: 46931
Category: Collectibles - Sporting - Collectibles - Civil War
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
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About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
This is a Victorian 10" Mears & Co. Whitechapel Bronze Bell made in the most celebrated of bell foundry at Whitechapel which was also the birthplace of the American Liberty Bell and Big Ben in London. This bell is marked "MEARS & CO. LONDON" and 10" for the opening and is about 10 inches tall. In my research the 10" bell was used in many roles from ships to school and many others. The bell has a high luster shine on the brass with lots of patina. George Mears received control of the foundry in 1844 from his father, this bell will date before the 1860's and is in excellent condition with the original hand forged clapper which rings the bell clear and true. I would believe that this bell has centuries of service ahead of it.
SOLD