Wednesday, June 21, 2006

J Shaw & Son


I bought this old English handbell on Ebay from a seller in the USA. J Shaw & Son was a Musical Bell Founder in Bradford in Yorkshire, England. Lovely colour.

9 comments:

Moses'n'Luke said...

This bell was made by my maternal great, great grandfather John Shaw and his son Walter. My mother will be thrilled to see this picture! She has often spoken of her grandfather Walter Shaw being a bell founder in Bradford. My brother lives in the New Forest and my mother, who is very elderly now, sometimes stays with him. It would give her enormous pleasure to see this bell, to have it in her hands for a short while. Is there any remote chance this would be possible? Vicky
(vickystew@hotmail.com)

Fido said...

Vicky, I have now sold this bell and do not have a record of who has it now. I would have gladly sent it to you to borrow. I now maintain my collection at a constant number, so when I add bells, some have to go.

Moses'n'Luke said...

This bell was made in my maternal GGG Grandfather's foundry. John Shaw's son was Walter, my GG Grandfather. My mother will be thrilled to see this picture! She has often spoken of her grandfather Walter Shaw being a bell founder in Bradford.

Moses'n'Luke said...

Oh, what a shame! Our family would have bought it from you, never mind. Should another come you way please let me know.

Fido said...

I'm sorry I've only just published these posts, I must ensure I receive emails about posts again.

Moses'n'Luke said...

I've just discovered that J Shaw is James (not John) as I posted earlier. I'm finding out more about him, its fascinating.

Fido said...

Research is fun, isn't it?

Pete said...

I just bought of these bells here in Hampshire, but I think mine is a “D” handbell by J.Shaw, & Son Co of Bradford.

Fido said...

Enjoy! I am now sticking firmly to my resolution not to buy another bell without being willing to remove one from my collection. I have rarely been tempted - perhaps because I don’t look too hard.