RA 7358 G.W.R. "TEDDINGTON" BLOCK BELL BY R.E.THOMPSON ship-zone-d This example is in unbelievable

This example is in unbelievable condition for its age

the can went under the wheel of the loco putting a wheel flange width depression across the top

the large "sheep dome" bell has a superb deep pleasing tone and is supported on a substantial turned brass pedestal

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RA 7358 G.W.R. "TEDDINGTON" BLOCK BELL BY R.E.THOMPSON ship-zone-d This example is in unbelievableAn early R. E. Thompson & Co manufactured block bell known as "Teddington gsbell" on account of the companies first factory, these instruments are very distinctive as the cases are very day stained French Polished finish and all the brass fittings were lacquered , later instruments had all the fittings nickle plated. This instrument is fitted with a "Mushroom" bell supported on a cast brass cruciform pedestal, the coils have been tested and is in full