Rare John Wilbank 1836 PhiladelphiaRare John Wilbank 1836 Philadelphia Bellcast bronze signed and dated 1836 bell form with yoke stamped within two upper rings.Only three John Wilbank bells are said to exist in the United States. Harry Long MD of www.americanbell.org writes ''John Wilbank was a Bronze Founder in Germantown Philadelphia PA. His greatest claim to fame was his ownership of the cracked Liberty Bell. In 1828 in preparation for a visit to Philadelphia by the Marquis de Lafayette the city fathers renovated the old State House where the Marquis 'held court'. The Pass & Stow Statehouse Bell was cracked and had a poor tone. The city fathers contracted with John Wilbank to cast a new bell for the clock tower at the Old State House (Independence Hall). In order to reduce the cost they gave the Liberty Bell to Wilbank for scrap value ($400). When Wilbank saw it in the clock tower he felt that it would cost him more than $400 to remove and cart it to his foundry. The city sued him and the judge gave him ownership of the bell but allowed him to leave it with the city on permanent loan. Subsequently the Liberty Bell became the centerpiece of the Abolition Movement because of its inscription. In recent years Wilbank's heirs sued in court to take possession of the Liberty Bell. The original court records could not be found and the Liberty Bell remains in the possession of the National Park Service. This is all that I know about John Wilbank. His foundry was obviously in existence in 1828 and the new clock tower bell was delivered in 1832. The bell that my mother had was John Wilbank & Son so the foundry probably existed for at least two generations. His bells are attractive and are similar in design to the British Bronze church bells. The current bell in the clock tower of Independence Hall is the Wilbank Bell.''Bell: 14 in. DOA: 18.5 in.Some metal chipping and loss to edge rim in two places missing top mount and clapper.
Replica bronze Liberty Bell Replica bronze Liberty Bell white chapel foundry, london, 1975 On hanging frame and trailer. PROVENANCE: In 1975, Chairman of the Liberty Bell Foundation, Edward J. Piszek commissioned this full-size replica of the Liberty Bell from the White Chapel Foundry. Whitechapel had cast the original Liberty Bell in 1752 and did not break the mold. This Bicentennial Bell was cast from the original molds, an exact replica in every way except the crack. The Bell was in intergral element in the celebration of Bicentennial festivities of July 4th 1976, Independence Hall. President Gerald Ford rang the bell 13 times in honor of the 13 colonies. Eleven years later as America celebrated the Bicentennial of the signing of the Constitution, the Bicentennial Bell was rung by Chief Justice Warren Burger. The Bell has toured the original thirteen states in honor of the ratification. The Bell has continued to be a symbolic centerpiece in major events over the years. It was rung by Lech Walesa on his visit to this country in 1989 and by Pope John Paul II to close the Catholic International Youth Conference in 1993, and by Bill Clinton at his inauguration , and at other ceremonies by many other luminaries. ,000-
BAILEY'S CENTENNIAL MONEY BANKBAILEY'S CENTENNIAL MONEY BANK Iron Liberty Bell Form Bank, set on a wooden base, one side of bell embossed 'Old Liberty Bell, 1776, Proclaim Liberty', other side marked 'Money, 1876, Bank' and 'Pat. Apr, 75', 4" high. Base wear.
Brass bbld bi-centennial canon,Brass bbld bi-centennial canon, 1776-1976 Valley Forge. Estimate $75-100
LIBERTY BELL STILL BANKS CollectionLIBERTY BELL STILL BANKS Collection of (7), incl: 1926 Sesquicentennial cast iron bank, 3 3/4" high; The Old Liberty Bell bank, with '1776' and profile image of George Washington, silver painted surface, 3 3/4" high; Vintage metal bank by J.I. Houck (Pottstown, PA), 5" high; Iron bank "Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land", by Arcade Mfg. (Freeport, IL), copper painted surface, 3 1/2" high; Copper plated iron promotional bank with wooden top, mfd by The Bankers Savings Credit System, Cleveland, branded to the State Trust Company, Augusta, ME, 3 7/8" high; Plastic and metal bicentennial bank, 1776-1976, 5" high; and Glass bicentennial bank, 1776-1976, 3 3/4" high.
Early 20th century American eachEarly 20th century American each marked ''John O. Bellis / Sterling'' each circular decorated in the 'Fourteenth Century' pattern rimmed with an applied hammered band with trefoils with an applied ''M'' and key cipher 15 pcs. 345.7 oz troy tw approximately.
BRONZE CAST MODEL OF THE LIBERTYBRONZE CAST MODEL OF THE LIBERTY BELL ON WOOD BASE, H OVERALL: 14 3/4 IN. (37.5 CM.)Bronze Cast Model of the Liberty Bell on Wood Base,, With Plaque that States: 'Cast at the Whitechapel Bell Foundry, London, England to their Original Designs of the Liberty Bell made in the same Foundry in the Year of Our Lord 1752' Dimensions: H overall: 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm.)
(10) Brass items, c/o (3) pair(10) Brass items, c/o (3) pair of candlesticks (3", 6" & 7" h), Virginia Metalcrafters Bicentennial Selection 1776 hand bell (7-1/2" h), handbell made in India (8" h), (2) butterfly figures (tallest 9-1/2")
17TH CENTURY BRONZE BELL & YOKEThe17TH CENTURY BRONZE BELL & YOKEThe shoulder, waist & sound bow with reeded molding lines and exhibiting a fine old verdigris surface overall, the corona shaped suspension ring mounted to its original wooden yoke. Oxford Station, England, dated 1680. Bell height, 15 1/2", overall height 27" (weight is in excess of 100 pounds).
1 piece. Hand-Colored Lithograph.1 piece. Hand-Colored Lithograph. Currier, N.; Ives, J.M., pub. "The Tocsin of Liberty, Rung by The State House Bell (Independence Hall), Philadelphia, July 4, 1776." New York, 1876. 10 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches (267 x 315 mm) - image and text, margins Slightly toned. Framed. Gale 6548 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.
NEW ENGLAND BELL, DATED 1798. NEW ENGLAND BELL, DATED 1798. MADE OF BELL METAL,POSSIBLY CAST IN BOSTON AND DATED ON THE FRONT 1798. IT HAS BEEN CLEANED AND THE BOLT CONNECTING THE BELL WITH THE OVERHEAD BRACKET IS REPLACED. MODERN WOODEN DISPLAY STAND. BELL IS 11 1/2" HIGH, 14 1/4" DIAMETER AT BASE. STAND IS 24" HIGH. TOTAL WIDTH 26 1/2".
17TH C. OXFORD STATION BRONZE BELLA17TH C. OXFORD STATION BRONZE BELLA bronze bell, the shoulder, waist & sound bow with reeded molding lines and exhibiting a fine old verdigris surface overall, the corona shaped suspension ring mounted to its original wooden yoke. Oxford Station, England, dated 1680. Bell height, 15.5", overall height 27" (Weight is in excess of 100 pounds.).
An American Brass Ship's Bell JohnAn American Brass Ship's Bell John Cherko Pennsylvania set on a lyriform base. Height 13 3/4 inches.
STERLING BELLWilliam Comyns andSTERLING BELLWilliam Comyns and Sons Ltd, London, 1936; not monogrammed; approximately 148 grams; Provenance: The Estate of James and Lois Garner; proceeds will benefit Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and World Wildlife Fund; Condition: bending and dings to rim; tarnishing; some pitting; 3 inches high including handle Condition:
J. WARNER & SONS BRONZE SHIPS'J. WARNER & SONS BRONZE SHIPS' BELL, 1861 John Warner and Sons (English 1739-1949), bronze ships' bell, 1861, of the usual form with iron clapper, numbered 23, signed and dated in mold with paper label reading, "Ships bell made by. J. Warner, London 1861. Bells of this type were mounted in many blockade runners and Confederate navy ships. Bronze. " Note: one of John Warner and Sons most notable commissions was for the Palace of Westminster, London, including the original Big Ben which cracked and was recast by the Whitechapel Bell foundry in 1858. Approximate dimensions: h. 13", dia. 14".
A late 17th Century English bellA late 17th Century English bell metal mortar 7.5ins diameter x 6ins high
American painted wood leather andAmerican painted wood leather and brass bellows possibly Eckstein & Richardson Philadelphia circa 1825; with flowers and vase decoration 19 in. L. Estimate $ 200-400 Leather restored paint loss scratches wear.
American sterling silver bell withAmerican sterling silver bell with turned rosewood handle mid-20th century; marked H.J.'' 7 1/4 in. H.; 4.85 ozt. including handle Estimate $ 100-150 There is some light denting. Wooden handle is out of alignment.
Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell.Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell. Rare dinner bell. c. 1965, welded, patinated and gilt steel, walnut. 10¾ h × 2½ w × 2½ d in. result: $1,512. estimate: $800–1,200. This work is one of approximately 50 bells ever produced. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artists by Rina and Norman Indictor
Brass Figural Bell.
ConditionBrass Figural Bell.
Condition (Excellent). Size 7 - 1/4" T.
BRONZE BELL WITH AMERICAN EAGLEBRONZE BELL WITH AMERICAN EAGLE DECORATIONBronze bell with American eagle decoration, 19th c., 6" dia.
Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Condition:
Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
GERMAN BRONZE BELL, DATED 1722GermanGERMAN BRONZE BELL, DATED 1722German bronze bell, dated 1722 , and inscribed Balthasar Heroldt , 14" h., 11 3/4" w.
Condition:
Chips to rim.
GROUP OF FOUR BRONZE BELLSContinental,GROUP OF FOUR BRONZE BELLSContinental, 19th century, of varying forms, two with turned wood handles, one with leather handle, one with iron handle and "Chiantel Fondeur/1878/Saignel‚gier" in relief lettering, largest 10-3/4 x 7-1/2 in.
Provenance: From the Estate of T. Kenneth and Karin Ellis, "Stepping Stones", Hot Springs, Virginia
Condition:
surface dirt layer and accretion, some areas of verdigris, tarnishing, and discoloration to brass; one with chip and loss to handle
19th c. New England painted bellows.19th c. New England painted bellows. 17'' Length.
2 POUND 1897 JEFF CROSS BRONZE2 POUND 1897 JEFF CROSS BRONZE BELLLate 19th century wind chime bell 4'' x 4 '' maker mark: Jeff Cross Made Me 97 two decorative buttons on either side pyramid style clapper 3'' x 3 '' hanger with decorative oval flanked by hooks on either side 7'' L. Private collection Metamora Mi.
ENGLISH REIGN OF QUEEN ELIZABETHENGLISH REIGN OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II BRONZE BELLEnglish bronze bell, 20th c., stamped with crown mark and initials ER, reign of Queen Elizabeth II, HS in diamond maker's mark to top, with wrought iron clapper, approx 9.5"h, 9"diam, 23.6lbs
Continental wrought iron and castContinental wrought iron and cast bronze bell 18th/19th c. with copper roof cover the pole with flanking cut-out figures. Approx. 9.5'h.
GROUPING OF LIBERTY BELL STILLGROUPING OF LIBERTY BELL STILL BANKS Varied lot includes several souvenir style examples done in white metal cast iron and tin together with globe on arc in red and Washington bell with yoke. 2 1/2'' to 5 1/4'' h. (Poor - Exc. Cond.)
Bell - Eagle - 2-1/4'' diameterBell - Eagle - 2-1/4'' diameter - 2-1/8'' diameter - American circa 1897 - In need of work.
17th c. brass bell bottom candlestick.17th c. brass bell bottom candlestick. 9 1/4'' Ht.
American repousse sterling silverAmerican repousse sterling silver call bell, S. Kirk & Son, Baltimore early 20th century; pattern 1F, marked "HAND DECORATED,"2 1/2 in. H., 1.45 ozt.
An American Gilt Brass Steel andAn American Gilt Brass Steel and Iron Shop Bell early 19th c. spring work mechanism counter balanced by a pendulum mounted by a large gilt brass rosette height 13 in. width 5 1/2 in. depth 6 in.
Georgian Style Brass and GlassGeorgian Style Brass and Glass Bell Lantern
Estimate:$200-$400
17th c.. brass bell bottom candlestick.17th c.. brass bell bottom candlestick. 9'' Ht.
Brass Tibetan bell, 14-1/2" t,Brass Tibetan bell, 14-1/2" t, 20th c Estimate $100-200
An American Cast Iron Bell castAn American Cast Iron Bell cast with date "1860" and "A. Major & Brother" foundry complete with yoke and clapper height 14 in. diameter 23 in.