Baltimore, U.S.A.

For A Private Customer

United States of America

An order has been placed for the casting and tuning of 5 bells to form a Westminster Quarter Chime and Hour Bell. The largest bell will weigh over one ton. The bells are due to be cast during September/October 2019.

  • Matt Johns prepares the first of the moulds for Backwell's new trebles.

    Matt Johns prepares the first of the loam moulds.

  • Two moulds in their early stages.

    Two moulds in their early stages.

  • One of the outer moulds ready for casting.

    One of the outer moulds ready for casting.

  • Casting day.

    Casting day.

Update

  • These bells are scheduled to be cast in September/October 2019. Moulding of all five bells has been completed..
    Four of these bells have been cast, fettled and tuned. The largest bell is in the process of being moulded.