#102 • EW Vanduzen Antique Locomotive or Church Bell

Part of Railroad Lanterns/Signals/and Memorabilia Collectors Auction (timed auction by Don Rose Auction & Realty)

High bid $460.00

Status: No sale

Antique Steam Locomotive Bell or Church Bell. At least 130 years old. Excellent condition. Measures 13in H x 12in D Bells most likely foundry history as supplied by owner: 1865, The Buckeye Bell Foundry was purchased by E.W.Vanduzen and C.T. Tift, The foundry operated under their control from 1865 to 1891. Under their leadership, the foundry was very prolific. Vanduzen & Tift engineered their bell mounting in a very unique design: A 4” to 5” opening was made in the top of the bell. A pair of cast iron disks gripped this opening, forming the hanging method & yoke connection. 1894, E.W. Vanduzen bought out his partner, changing the incorpated name to The E.W. Vanduzen Co., Inc.; The 1894 catalog claims only pure copper & East India tin are “combined with proper acoustic proportions in the shape of the Bell, guarantees a good, full, and clear tone.”