Antique William Seller Made In York 1675-1687 brass crotal bell, Sleigh Bell
Antique William Seller Made In York 1675-1687 brass crotal bell, Sleigh Bell.
347 YEAR OLD BELL !
Makes a beautiful sound when rung.
William Seller
York
Seller
1662-1760
The first record is of 1662, when William Seller is mentioned as having a foundry in Jubbergate. William was succeeded by his son, Edward I, who, on his death in 1724, left the foundry to his sons, Richard and Edward II. Richard only survived his father by a few months, and Edward II ran the foundry alone until his own son, John, joined him in 1733. The two men worked together until the late 1750s, when Edward II retired and it was decided to close the foundry.
When the assets of the foundry were sold in 1761 and 1763, it is likely that Robert Wells of Aldbourne purchased the crotal bell patterns, as the products of the two foundries are virtually identical.
Bells marked ‘ES’ are attributed to Edward Seller I or II, or possibly both.
Butler suggests that Crotal bells marked ‘WS’ might be attributable to William Seller. If this is accepted, those marked ‘HW’ could be those of his foreman, as William’s church bells are marked with both sets of initials. Unfortunately the foreman’s name is unknown.
William Seller 1675-1687
HW 1683-1687
Edward Seller I 1678-1724
Richard Seller 1713-1724
Edward Seller II 1723<1760
John Seller 1733<1760
Crotal and rumber bells were used with small animals up to the largest beast.They were also used for by humans as good luck charms, dancing and religious purposes. The bells are mentioned in the Bible !!
- Condition: Used
- Shape: Round
- Occasion: All Occasions
- Color: Bronze
- Material: Metal
- Year Manufactured: Pre-1700
- Brand: William Seller
- Type: Bell
- Era: Pre-Victorian (Pre-1837)
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Theme: Horse
- Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1800
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Production Technique: Cast Bronze
- Finish: Antique Brass
- Handmade: Yes
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