Bells Collection (#8)

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989490 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Testing the Great Bell for St Pauls Cathedral, at Messers Taylor and Sons Factory, Loughborough (engraving)
1623768 Testing the Great Bell for St Pauls Cathedral, at Messers Taylor and Sons Factory, Loughborough (engraving) by Emslie

A Battery of the Royal Horse Artillery firing a Royal Salute in Hyde Park when the Bells proclaimed the Opening of
1038828 A Battery of the Royal Horse Artillery firing a Royal Salute in Hyde Park when the Bells proclaimed the Opening of the Institute (engraving) by English School

Blessing the New Bells of St Pauls Cathedral (engraving)
1621633 Blessing the New Bells of St Pauls Cathedral (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blessing the New Bells of St Pauls Cathedral)

Charlie a London Watchman in the 18th century (engraving)
614424 Charlie a London Watchman in the 18th century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlie, a London watchman in the 18th century)

Watchmen of the 18th century (engraving)
614417 Watchmen of the 18th century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watchmen of the 18th century.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

The Casting of the Bell for the Great Clock of Westminster Palace, at Norton, Stockton-on-Tees (engraving)
1097698 The Casting of the Bell for the Great Clock of Westminster Palace, at Norton, Stockton-on-Tees (engraving) by English School

Pendant bell: turtle, 800-1200 (gold)
1068473 Pendant bell: turtle, 800-1200 (gold) by Pre-Columbian; 6.4x5.9x2.2 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; The Nora and John Wise Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Jake L

Fetching Down the Bell in the War I, 1917 (etching)
1067236 Fetching Down the Bell in the War I, 1917 (etching) by Aimon, TavAik FrantiAaek (1877-1942); 15.9x11.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Stephen S. Kahn; Czech, out of copyright

The great bell of Moscow (coloured engraving)
998018 The great bell of Moscow (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Le mal de tete, 1833 (lithograph)
874968 Le mal de tte, 1833 (lithograph) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 24.13 x19.92 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arvin J

Eight Bells, 1887, probably printed c. 1940 (etching)
877049 Eight Bells, 1887, probably printed c.1940 (etching) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 55.6x70.8 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; American

Oranges and lemons, Say the bells of Saint Clement s
LLM460258 Oranges and lemons, Say the bells of Saint Clements by Anderson, Anne (1874-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oranges and lemons, Say the bells of Saint Clement s)

New peal of bells for St Pauls Cathedral (engraving)
587407 New peal of bells for St Pauls Cathedral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New peal of bells for St Pauls Cathedral: the tenor bell)

Blessing the new bells of St Pauls Cathedral (engraving)
587395 Blessing the new bells of St Pauls Cathedral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blessing the new bells of St Pauls Cathedral, London)

G Morris, the celebrated bellringer, playing on eight bells at once (engraving)
607848 G Morris, the celebrated bellringer, playing on eight bells at once (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: G Morris, the celebrated bellringer)

Method of making the bell mould for the bells for the new Palace of Westminster (engraving)
602678 Method of making the bell mould for the bells for the new Palace of Westminster (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The quarter bells for the great bell (Big Ben) at the Clock Tower (engraving)
602656 The quarter bells for the great bell (Big Ben) at the Clock Tower (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A young boy with a dog, 1667 (oil on panel)
LST421570 A young boy with a dog, 1667 (oil on panel) by Berckman, Hendrick (1629-79); 94x72.3 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Dutch, out of copyright

Father Christmas carrying a sack of gifts (colour litho)
731749 Father Christmas carrying a sack of gifts (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father Christmas carrying a sack of gifts)

Market of Bells in Nizhny Novgorod (chromolitho)
735449 Market of Bells in Nizhny Novgorod (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Market of Bells in Nizhny Novgorod)

Mistress Mary, quite contrary, How does your garden grow? (chromolitho)
2811770 Mistress Mary, quite contrary, How does your garden grow? (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mistress Mary, quite contrary)

The carillonist (colour litho)
2780020 The carillonist (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The carillonist. Le carillonneur. Paques fete des cloches)

Antiquities recently added to the British Museum (engraving)
2772688 Antiquities recently added to the British Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antiquities recently added to the British Museum)

Wells Cathedral - Jack Blandiver - Wells, Somerset, England
Wells Cathedral - Wells, Somerset, England. Above the Astronomical clock and to the right is a figure, known as Jack Blandifers (Blandiver)

Comic postcard, Nervous bridegroom having a drink before the wedding Date: 20th century

Buoy with a bell attached to warn of the location of a wreck (chromolitho)
2788736 Buoy with a bell attached to warn of the location of a wreck (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration of Baby Rattle, 1935 (screen print)
2622365 Illustration of Baby Rattle, 1935 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a babys rattle; screen print)

Toning the Bell, 1874 (oil on canvas)
2968821 Toning the Bell, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Shirlaw, Walter (1838-1909); 101.6x76.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Friends of American Art Collection; American, out of copyright

Ringing the bells of Moscow to announce the birth of the Tsarevich Alexei (colour litho)
3097418 Ringing the bells of Moscow to announce the birth of the Tsarevich Alexei (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The evolution of the motor car (colour litho)
3094436 The evolution of the motor car (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The evolution of the motor car)

Jack Blandiver, Wells Cathedral (colour photo)
3096219 Jack Blandiver, Wells Cathedral (colour photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack Blandiver, Wells Cathedral)

New Years card with Father Time (b / w photo)
3094359 New Years card with Father Time (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Years card with Father Time)

Comic postcard, Couple getting married. Wedding bells ring at the church, all is joy and jubilation. But, somewhere the stork sits on his perch, doing a little calculation! Date: 20th century

New Year
Bells ringing in the New Year and out with the Old. Artist: Annie French

Trade Card for Paul Revere and Son, at their Bell and Cannon Foundry, c
1248907 Trade Card for Paul Revere and Son, at their Bell and Cannon Foundry, c.1800 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); 7.4x11.4 cm; Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, MA

Rombergs Toy Symphony, Performance at St Jamess Hall (engraving)
1614013 Rombergs Toy Symphony, Performance at St Jamess Hall (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rombergs Toy Symphony, Performance at St Jamess Hall)

Photograph of Six Bells PH, Honiton, Devon. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Photograph of Six Bells PH, Croydon, Surrey. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Six Bells

Photograph of Ring Of Bells Inn, Ashcott, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Ring of Bells Inn, Moorlinch, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Ring Of Bells PH, Wookey, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Sketch of Olde Six Bells PH, Horley, Sussex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Sketch of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Olde Six Bells

Photograph of Olde Six Bells PH, Horley, Sussex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Internal Bar of the pub

Russian Guns and Bells from Sebastopol, just received at Woolwich Arsenal (engraving)
1608607 Russian Guns and Bells from Sebastopol, just received at Woolwich Arsenal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Photograph of Four Bells PH, East Langdon, Kent. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Five Bells PH, Vange, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1938

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"Bells: A Symphony of Sound and Symbolism" From the enchanting painting "The Ringers of Launcells Tower" by Frederick Smallfield to the picturesque Alpine scenery adorned with two cows wearing bells around their necks, they have long captured our imagination. They hold a special place in our hearts, evoking feelings of joy, nostalgia, and tradition. In 1863, George Morris, the celebrated bell ringer, showcased his skill on eight bells, mesmerizing audiences with his rhythmic melodies. Meanwhile, six owl bellringers added a touch of whimsy to a Christmas card scene - reminding us that even in the festive season, these melodic instruments continue to captivate. Loughborough's world record change-ringers remind us that bell ringing is not just an art form but also a competitive pursuit. Their synchronized efforts create harmonious symphonies that resonate through time and space. "In the Old Belfry, " we witness bellringers in action - their hands gracefully pulling ropes as they produce resonant tones that echo across villages and towns. Even Pug Dog JPF 1684 seems entranced by this timeless tradition and can not limited to churches or towers; they find themselves at various cultural events like "Joy Bells" at London Hippodrome in 1915. The sound unites communities during times of celebration and remembrance alike. As we embrace holiday cheer each year, even Siberian Huskies don Santa hats while surrounded by jingling sleigh bells - reminding us how deeply intertwined these sounds are with cherished festivities. Beyond their auditory beauty lies symbolism; just like "The Joker" playing card adds intrigue to games night after night. And who can forget Arthur Bell & Sons' advert for Old Scotch Whisky? It reminds us that every sip carries echoes from centuries past – traditions passed down through generations.