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AllChimes.org The
Tower Bell Chimers Web Site. |
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Info needed to research, buy or sell a bell.Bell foundry name: Unfortunately, most foundry records have been lost over time.
All of the lettering on the bell:
Diameter of bottom of bell:
1. bell weight/tone
chart in Allchimes.com will give tone and approx weight. Bell chart - tone, weight, size Picture(s) of bell:
Physical location & condition --- 1. mounted in building, you/we romove 2. mounted in or comes with yoke 3. just a stand alone bell 4. has/missing clapper 5. noticeable chips/defects 6. any other pertinent info
How to pick up larger bell: 1. deliver within xxx miles 2. will crate & ship (+charges) 3. customer pickup only
How to sell: 1. Auction – ebay 2. Fixed price – maybe Allchimes.com will add this option to its site
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Often, the sentimental or communty value of any bell supersedes
any monetary value
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Bronze bells often sell at $1-$3+ per pound,
depending on all the variables above
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Steel bells - we have no idea
Foundry Records Available:
1. All Meneely of Troy (not West Troy)
or Meneely & Kimberly sales 1871-1952 can be referenced elsewhere on this site. |
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