C.S. Bell #32 Church Bell
The C. S. Bell #32 church bell shown below has an interesting history. It was cast and installed in the Methodist Church in Brookville Pa. in the 1890’s. The church was closed and became community property in 1972. In recent years the church steeple appeared to be falling in and… Read More "C.S. Bell #32 Church Bell"
Do You Have Questions?
We are having a great time since we launched C S Bell! Folks have lots of questions about their bell? I’m amazed how much interest there is out there. So please continue to send detailed photos of your bell and we will help identify it and it’s properties. Best if… Read More "Do You Have Questions?"
Complete & Original Old Bell
From an old AME Church here in Southern Ohio. Purchased at Highland Barn Antiques and Primitives. 20 inch late 1800’s. Approximately 20,000 twenty inch and larger bells were sold in each of those years by The C S Bell Company in Hillsboro Ohio 150 pounds total weight. Selling price $7.20… Read More "Complete & Original Old Bell"
1888 20″ School Bell
The quality of the product and the secret formula for Chrystal Metal catapulted Charles Singleton Bell to the top of the heap of foundry’s trying to make iron bells. Total weight of bell and mountings 165 pounds. Selling price $16.00. Read More "1888 20″ School Bell"
Old Envelope
This envelope would have been used from 1882-1894 when the company went by C. S. Bell & Co. 250,000 bells made is an astonishing number. Records indicate that in the year of 1889 alone, 20,000 20 inch or larger bells were cast. They were loaded up on horse drawn wagons,… Read More "Old Envelope"
Africatown holds day of healing, bell ringing on 400th anniversary of slave trade
The irony is ironic and each made of iron. The will of the people and the bell. This 22 inch, 205 pound church bell was cast after 1894. The broken wheel is typical of these old beauties as they came down from their perch on the church. Read More "Africatown holds day of healing, bell ringing on 400th anniversary of slave trade"
Art Deco Brochure circa 1932
Pretty hip Art Deco mill brochure circa 1932. C S Bell pioneered the hammer mill. They continue to be made today in Tiffin Ohio. Read More "Art Deco Brochure circa 1932"
Replacement Parts
If you’re looking for a replacement part, contact Sandy at Prindle Station Bell. Read More "Replacement Parts"
La Grange #4 2020
‘The C S Bell Co.’ on the yoke indicates this bell was cast between 1894 and 1968. Note the makers marks. They will help us determine a more precise date of casting. This bell had a broken crank and yoke. Before After Read More "La Grange #4 2020"