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Chapter IV. The decoration OF Bums - Artistic mould ings on bells - Initial crosses and stops - Makers' marks - Figures of saints - Royal heads - Heraldic decoration Inscriptions - Invocations of saints - Jesus and Trinity bells - Prayers for donors, parishioners, and others Languages used for inscriptions - English inscriptions Insertion of dates and makers' names - Commemorations of donors - Makers' rhymed inscriptions - Boastful bells - Inscriptions allusive to change-ringing - Allusions to uses of bells - Records of parish authorities-loyal inscriptions - Commemoration of public events - Oi local events - Use of Scriptural quotations - A long inscription - Alphabetic inscriptions Leonine verses - Doggerel verses - Curious errors - Bell-frame inscriptions.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of bells, exploring their history, design, and use throughout the ages. The author examines the evolution of bells from ancient, percussion-based instruments to the massive structures that grace church towers today. He takes readers on a journey through time, tracing the development of bell founding as a craft and highlighting the work of prominent bell founders from across England, Scotland, and Ireland. The book meticulously details the materials used in bell making, including the debate about the presence of silver in some bells. It also explores the different shapes and sizes of bells, their intricate decorations, and the ways in which they were inscribed with names, dates, and dedications. The book goes beyond a mere technical examination of bells to explore their role in society and culture. The author delves into the numerous ways bells have been used to mark time, summon people to worship, announce important events, and express a range of human emotions. He also explores the symbolism of bells and their perceived power in warding off evil spirits. Through meticulous research and engaging prose, this book reveals the rich tapestry of history, culture, and sound that surrounds these seemingly simple objects. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332105465_0
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