Gillett & Co
Croydon
1883 - 1892
We begin to see bells in 1883 inscribed Gillett & Co, presumably the year of Charles Bland's death or retirement. We have a number of example in Sussex during this period, all of which are fairly good castings.
The tenor at Highbrook however has a large fin inside the bell where there was a fault in the mould.
The same Gothic and block roman letters used since 1877 were continued, and they introduced a new ornament, Fig. GIC,1.
The tenor at Highbrook however has a large fin inside the bell where there was a fault in the mould.
The same Gothic and block roman letters used since 1877 were continued, and they introduced a new ornament, Fig. GIC,1.
Fig. GIC,1 - Coleman's Hatch 8th
Inscriptions
- CAST BY GILLETT & CO CROYDON 1887 / Fig. GBC,2
- GILLETT & CO CROYDON 1889
Places which have bells cast by Gillett & Co |
.Highbrook, All Saints (2,3,4,5,6,7,8) - 1887 .Highbrook, All Saints (1, Service) - 1888 .Horsham, Town Hall (Q1, Q2) - 1889 |
Sources:
.Sussex Bells & Belfries by George P Elphick - p.169 - 170.
.Sussex Bells & Belfries by George P Elphick - p.169 - 170.
