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"