RA 8145 G.W.R. SPLIT CASE BRASS TURNED STEM SHEEP BLOCK BELL. repairs this fine bell was recovered

this fine bell was recovered from Wrexham North Signal Box

most likely due to a small crack however the bell sounds fine

these badges are not common

this sign would have been in the window of a ticket office and could be turned as required

RA 8145 G.W.R. SPLIT CASE BRASS TURNED STEM SHEEP BLOCK BELL. repairs this fine bell was recoveredGreat Western Railways block bells don't come much better than this! a nice early example of the "split case " type which are very difficult to come across and especially in this condition. The case work on this instrument is in excellent condition, the large "sheep dome" bell has a superb deep pleasing tone and is supported on a substantial turned brass pedestal. The front of the case is stamped G. W. R. clearly. This instrument is in tested working