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Bicentennial model of the Liberty Bell, circa1976, made in the same London foundry as the original, executed in cast silver,rising on outswept metal legs resting on a wooden base with a brass plaquereading \"Cast at the Whitechapel bell foundry London, England to theiroriginal designs of the Liberty Bell made in the foundry in the year of ourlord, 1752\"; bell 9\"h x 9.25\"dia; overall 15.5\"h x13\"sq.
This is an exact replica of the Liberty Bell,silver plated, in one ninth scale, the plaque reads\" The OfficialBicentennial Liberty Bell made by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry of London,makers of the original Liberty Bell in the Year 1752-Register No. 438\"
Base measures 6-7/8\" x 6-7/8\", bellis 5-1/4\" diameter at the bottom and is 5-1/4\" tall. The whole thingmeasures 9-1/2\" tall, weight about 5 pounds.
In 1976 Whitechapel foundry in London produced15 full size replicas, 2400 one-fifth replicas and only 200 of these one-ninthreplicas of the Liberty Bell. This is one of the original one-ninth replicas.
I contacted the manufacturer in England andthey told me that this bell is made from Bell Metal, which is a combination ofcopper and tin and then plated with sterling silver. The issue number 438 is onthe base and also stamped on the bell.
The bell works perfectly and has no cracks,breaks or damage (unlike the original bell).
The clapper which is actuated by a blue silkrope has a small nylon plug inserted on the spot that hits the bell-alloriginal. When rung it makes a great tuned musical note.
The condition is really great, there is nopitting on the bells silver plating. The darkness you see in the photo isnormaltarnish on the silver. I did not want to try to polish the bell.
This is an incredible vintage collectable madeabout 40 years ago. I can not find another one like it for sale anywhere.
