Rare 1886 C.S. Cast Iron Upright #1 Crystal Metal Large School/ Church Bell For Sale

This antique cast iron upright bell, number 1 and was cast in 1886 . Look at photos for condition . This bell sound rings awesome !! Loud The large bell is ideal for use in a school or church setting, This bell has been previously used, but its condition does not detract from its beauty and functionality. The brand is Crystal and it is a type of school bell. The bell is perfect for collectors, It was manufactured in the United States and its size is large. Its material is cast iron, and it is suitable for occasions such as school or church events. The bell falls under the categories of collectibles, decorative collectibles, and bells. Post not included!

One of the questions we often hear from bell owners is, ‘who made my bell’?

Cast in Hillsboro Ohio by The C.S. Bell Company for J. L. Haven Company of Cincinnati Ohio, the bell shown below represents the tens of thousands of bells cast by The C. S. Bell that had others names on the yoke or no name at all!

Why would that be?

Charles Singleton (C. S.) Bell and his son Charles Elliott (C. E.) Bell dominated the Bell business for 50 years from 1870 to 1920. They did it by creating an environment that attracted talented, creative individuals.

Just as important was branding their bells ‘Crystal Metal’, their secret formula.

C. S. Bell bells with their own name on the yoke.