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The largest of many American producers of iron or steel bells was probably the C.S.Bell Company, located in the town of Hillsboro, Ohio, east of Cincinnati. Using a special cast steel alloy called "crystal metal," this firm produced bells of all sizes from 12" diameter post-mount farm or dinner bells, to 48" diameter church bells. These bells, unlike those made of bronze, do not carry any inscription (except possibly a size number on the top). Instead, the identification of the maker is found on the yoke from which the bell hangs. They also manufactured bells with other trade names cast into their yokes, such as "Montgomery Ward" and "Sears and Roebuck", and those bells still had the "Crystal Metal" marking cast into their yokes as well, and these were marketed through those company's catalogs.
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When was Whitechapel Bell Foundry created?
Whitechapel Bell Foundry was created in 1570.
When was McShane Bell Foundry created?
McShane Bell Foundry was created in 1856.
When did Meneely Bell Foundry end?
Meneely Bell Foundry ended in 1852.
When was Meneely Bell Foundry created?
Meneely Bell Foundry was created in 1826.
When was Royal Eijsbouts bell foundry created?
Royal Eijsbouts bell foundry was created in 1872.
When was a bell marked 2 lakeside foundry Chicago manufactured?
The bell marked "2 Lakeside Foundry Chicago" was manufactured in 1892. This foundry was known for producing various metal castings, including bells, during that time period. The specific bell in question reflects the craftsmanship and industrial capabilities of late 19th-century American foundries.
Where was metal made?
A foundry.
Who made Crystal Metal Bells No.1 in 1886?
C.S. Bell Company, founded in 1858 by Charles Singleton Bell.
What is the value of an 1886 No 1 crystal metal school bell from CS Bell Co?
whatever someone is willing to pay for it
At what foundry was the Liberty Bell first cast?
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What is a foundry?
A foundry is a facility which melts metals and pours the molten metal into moulds to make products.
What is the value of an 1886 school bell from Lakeside Foundry of Chicago?
According to the American Bell Association International forum, this bell is probably worth $200-300, depending on condition. Lakewood Foundry of Chicago was owned and operated in Erie, PA, by Montgomery Ward c.1904-1920. The foundry primarily made stoves and related cast iron parts. Bells bearing the Lakewood Foundry name are believed to have been manufactured by a third-party, but branded for sale through Wards, Sears and other retailers. The origin of your bell is uncertain because Montgomery Ward prohibited foundries from including their mark on the product; however, if the words "crystal metal" are stamped anywhere on the bell, it may have been manufactured by C. S. Bell Co. of Hillsboro, Ohio. There were a huge number of foundries operating during the "iron age" that contracted each others services as needed. This makes tracing the foundry responsible for creating your bell difficult to impossible.
