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 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.

  • Matt digs the pit for the one ton bell prior to casting.

    Matt digs the pit for the one ton bell prior to casting.

Update

  • These bells are scheduled to be cast in September/October 2019. Moulding of all five bells has been completed..
    These bells have now been cast, fettled and tuned. The largest bell was cast on the 29th October.
    The bells have been dispatched and are on their way to Baltimore.