Porter Sales

Whitechapel 16 B-flat handbell

A Whitechapel 16 B-flat handbell is for sale. It was made in 1988, diameter 121 mms, tuned to standard pitch, marked 16 MEARS. Normally this note would be a size 17, but this bell was made specially to be the tenor of a change-ringing set, with the next bell up being a 15C. It is therefore about the same size as a 16 B-natural.

I have cleaned the bell and original clapper parts, and added new spring felts and leather clapper pegs. The handle and cap are also original and in good condition. I can add a clapper covering felt if wanted.

The current list price is £666 including VAT. I am asking £190 (plus postage if necessary). Can be viewed in north-east Oxford. Contact: Len Porter, 01865 763932 or nbrs.fan@lycos.com.