His earliest known work is as Newington dated 1592, and was inscribed in blackletter smalls like the rest of his bells.
The Horsham churchwardens' accounts commence in 1610 and show that Richard paid some of his rent through labour:
"It of Richerd Eldridge for the Bell Howse, the casting of a pare of brasses . . . vjs viijd"
"It Eldridge oweth to the pish [parish] more . . . iijs iiijd"
In 1615, the Bell house was repaired and named the New bell house. 2 years later, he fell behind on his rent as the foundry was in a poor state again. It was extensively repaired in 1619 after Richard appeared in the arrearages again. The restoration proved to be satisfactory as he was charged 19/- instead of 20 for 2 years worth of rent.
The Horsham churchwardens' accounts commence in 1610 and show that Richard paid some of his rent through labour:
"It of Richerd Eldridge for the Bell Howse, the casting of a pare of brasses . . . vjs viijd"
"It Eldridge oweth to the pish [parish] more . . . iijs iiijd"
In 1615, the Bell house was repaired and named the New bell house. 2 years later, he fell behind on his rent as the foundry was in a poor state again. It was extensively repaired in 1619 after Richard appeared in the arrearages again. The restoration proved to be satisfactory as he was charged 19/- instead of 20 for 2 years worth of rent.
Inscriptions
- E RIEPE'S PATENT, NAYLOR VICKERS & Co. 1857
- NAYLOR VICKERS & Co. 1860 SHEFFIELD E. RIEPS PATTENT CAST STEEL
- [Coat of arms] / PATENT / 3063 / NAYLOR VICKERS & Co SHEFFIELD 1862
- NAYLOR VICKERS SHEFFIELD 1866 No. 4657 PATENT CAST STEEL
Sussex bells by Naylor Vickers & Co in chronological order |
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Sources:
.Sussex Bells & Belfries by George P Elphick - p.169 - 170.
.Surrey Bells & London Bellfounders by J. Stahlschmidt.
.Sussex Archaeological Society Vol* 31.
.Sussex Bells & Belfries by George P Elphick - p.169 - 170.
.Surrey Bells & London Bellfounders by J. Stahlschmidt.
.Sussex Archaeological Society Vol* 31.
