Patent Model - Improvement in Ceremonial Bells

Maker and role
John Smith, Patentee
Production date
Jan 10 1871
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Object detail

Media/Materials
Wood, cloth, brass
Measurements
10 1/2 x 11 1/4 x 11 1/4" (26.7 x 28.6 x 28.6cm)
Description
Smith's patent "relates to an improvement which is designed for use during certain ceremonies, which are conducted by various secret and other societies, wherein they require the tones of a bell-gong." (Patent Number 110,875)
Object number
2015.14.1262a-c
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No

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