Collection

Miscellaneous collection of cycle bells

Miscellaneous collection of cycle bells, supplied by Mr C. D. Rumble Esq. Note: It is likely that a small number of the original bells have been lost.

Details

Category:
Road Transport
Object Number:
1953-256
type:
bell - idiophone
credit:
Rumble, C.D.

Parts

Cycle bell

Cycle bell

Cycle bell(new condition, supplied in the maker's box). It is known as the 'King Bell'. The bell carries the type number '61', and was manufactured by Joseph Lucas. The bell is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(Inventory number 1953-256), presented by Mr CD Rumble in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 2.6772 in.; 68 mm
Materials:
chromed steel dome and black painted base.
Object Number:
1953-256/1
type:
bell - idiophone
Cycle bell(used condition). It is known as the 'King Bell'

Cycle bell(used condition). It is known as the 'King Bell'

Cycle bell(used condition). It is known as the 'King Bell', and the bell carries the type number '61'. It was made by Joseph Lucas.The bell is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256), presented by Mr CD Rumble in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 2.6772 in.; 68 mm
Materials:
chromed steel dome and metal base painted black.
Object Number:
1953-256/2
type:
bell - idiophone
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Cycle bell, carries the type number '82'

Cycle bell, carries the type number '82'

Cycle bell(used condition). The bell carries the type number '82' and was made by Joseph Lucas. The bell is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256), presented by Mr CD Rumble in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 2.2441 in.; 57 mm
Materials:
steel, painted black dome and base.
Object Number:
1953-256/3
type:
bell - idiophone
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Cycle bell, carries the type number '62'

Cycle bell, carries the type number '62'

Cycle bell(used condition). The bell carries the type number '62'. The bell is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256), presented by Mr CD Rumble in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 2.2441 in.; 57 mm
Materials:
black painted steel dome and base.
Object Number:
1953-256/4
type:
bicycle bell
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Cycle bell, carries the type number '62'

Cycle bell, carries the type number '62'

Cycle bell(used condition). The bell carries the type number '62'. It is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256), presented by Mr CD Rumble in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 2.2441 in.; 57 mm
Materials:
chromed steel dome and black painted steel base.
Object Number:
1953-256/5
type:
bicycle bell
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Cycle bell made by Seabrook. The bell is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256)

Cycle bell made by Seabrook. The bell is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256)

Cycle bell made by Seabrook. The bell is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256), presented by Mr CD Rumble in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 2.874 in.; 73 mm
Materials:
chromed steel dome and a brass base.
Object Number:
1953-256/6
type:
bell - idiophone
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Cycle bell made by Seabrook. The bell is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256)

Cycle bell made by Seabrook. The bell is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256)

Cycle bell made by Seabrook. The bell is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256), presented by Mr CD Rumble in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 2.874 in.; 73 mm
Materials:
chromed steel dome and brass base.
Object Number:
1953-256/7
type:
bell - idiophone
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
'Challis' cycle bell

'Challis' cycle bell

The 'Challis' cycle bell(new condition), supplied in a maker's box. Made by Joseph Lucas. The bell carries the type number '50'. It is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256), presented by Mr CD Rumble in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 3.0315 in.; 77 mm
Materials:
chromed steel dome and base
Object Number:
1953-256/8
type:
bicycle bell
Cycle bell(new condition)

Cycle bell(new condition)

Cycle bell(new condition), supplied in a maker's box. Made by Joseph Lucas, Birmingham, England. The bell carries the type number '21'. It is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256), presented by Mr CD Rumble in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 2.0866 in.; 53 mm
Materials:
chromed steel dome and black painted steel base.
Object Number:
1953-256/9
type:
bell - idiophone
Cycle bell(used condition). It carries the type number '73' and was manufactured by Joseph Lucas

Cycle bell(used condition). It carries the type number '73' and was manufactured by Joseph Lucas

Cycle bell(used condition). It carries the type number '73' and was manufactured by Joseph Lucas, Birmingham, England. The bell is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256), presented by Mr CD Rumble in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 1.8504 in.; 47 mm
Materials:
steel chromed dome and black painted base.
Object Number:
1953-256/10
type:
bicycle bell
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Cycle bell(new condition). The bell carries the type number '73' and was manufactured by Joseph Lucas

Cycle bell(new condition). The bell carries the type number '73' and was manufactured by Joseph Lucas

Cycle bell(new condition). The bell carries the type number '73' and was manufactured by Joseph Lucas, Birmingham, England. The bell is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256), presented by Mr CD Rumble in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 1.8898 in.; 48 mm
Materials:
chromed steel dome and base.
Object Number:
1953-256/11
type:
bell - idiophone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Cycle bell(used condition) Cycle bell(used condition)

Cycle bell, carries the type number '73'

Cycle bell(used condition). The bell carries the type number '73' and is believed to have been manufactured by Joseph Lucas(although not seen on the bell). The bell is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256), presented by Mr CD Rumble in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 1.8898 in.; 48 mm
Materials:
steel chromed dome and black painted base.
Object Number:
1953-256/12
type:
bell - idiophone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Clockwork bell operated by push-button - from the miscellaneous collection of older style cycle bells(1953-256)

Clockwork bell operated by push-button - from the miscellaneous collection of older style cycle bells(1953-256)

Clockwork bell operated by push-button - from the miscellaneous collection of older style cycle bells(1953-256), presented by Mr CD Rumble in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 2.3622 in.; 60 mm
Materials:
chromed steel dome and base.
Object Number:
1953-256/13
type:
bell - idiophone
Two note bell(used-good condition) made in Germany

Two note bell(used-good condition) made in Germany

Two note bell(used-good condition) made in Germany, maker unknown rOld style cycle bell from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256), presented by Mr CD Rumble in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 4.0157 in.; 102 mm
Materials:
chromed steel dome and base.
Object Number:
1953-256/14
type:
bell - idiophone
Cycle driven tyre siren(used condition)

Cycle driven tyre siren(used condition)

Cycle driven tyre siren(used condition). Manufacturer unknown. From the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256), presented by Mr CD Rumble in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 3.1496 in.; 80 mm
Materials:
ferrous metal outer housing.
Object Number:
1953-256/15
type:
bell - idiophone
Spherically shaped brass bell(used condition)

Spherically shaped brass bell(used condition)

Spherically shaped brass bell(used condition), known as 'The White Cross'. It contains a free moving clapper. The bell is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256), presented by Mr CD Rumble in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 1.3386 in.; 34 mm
Materials:
brass bell casing
Object Number:
1953-256/16
type:
bell - idiophone
Cycle bell dome

Cycle bell dome

Cycle bell dome, from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256). Poor used condition. Manufacturer unknown. Presented by Mr CD Rumble in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 3.4646 in.; 88 mm
Materials:
steel
Object Number:
1953-256/17
type:
bell - idiophone
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Cycle bell dome

Cycle bell dome

Cycle bell dome from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256). Poor used condition. Manufacturer unknown. Presented by Mr CD Rumble in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 2.8346 in.; 72 mm
Materials:
steel bell dome
Object Number:
1953-256/18
type:
bell - idiophone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Cycle bell of the Joseph Lucas type of manufacture

Cycle bell of the Joseph Lucas type of manufacture

Cycle bell of the Joseph Lucas type of manufacture(no makers name seen). The bell is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256), presented by Mr CD Rumble in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 2.3622 in.; 60 mm
Materials:
chromed steel dome and black painted base.
Object Number:
1953-256/19
type:
bicycle bell
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Cycle bell(used condition)

Cycle bell(used condition)

Cycle bell(used condition), maker unknown. The bell is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256), presented by Mr CD Rumble in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 2.1654 in.; 55 mm
Materials:
chromed steel dome and black painted base.
Object Number:
1953-256/20
type:
bell - idiophone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Cycle bell(used condition)

Cycle bell(used condition)

Cycle bell(used condition), maker unknown.The bell is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256), presented by Mr CD Rumble in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 2.5984 in.; 66 mm
Materials:
steel dome and base.
Object Number:
1953-256/21
type:
bell - idiophone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Maker's box only for a 'Burbury' cycle bell

Maker's box only for a 'Burbury' cycle bell

Maker's box only for a 'Burbury' cycle bell, 'no. 72', with a 2.25" diam. dome. The box is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256), presented by Mr CD Rumble in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 2.2441 x 2.2441 x 2.2441 in.; 57 x 57 x 57 mm
Materials:
cardboard
Object Number:
1953-256/22
type:
bell - idiophone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Cycle bell(used condition)

Cycle bell(used condition)

Cycle bell(used condition), maker unknown. The bell is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256), presented by Mr CD Rumble in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 2.126 in.; 54 mm
Materials:
bright metal dome and base.
Object Number:
1953-256/23
type:
bell - idiophone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Cycle bell(used condition). The bell carries the type number

Cycle bell(used condition). The bell carries the type number

Cycle bell(used condition). The bell carries the type number, '82' and is believed to have been made by Joseph Lucas. It is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256), presented by Mr CD Rumble in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 2.2441 in.; 57 mm
Materials:
bright metal dome and base.
Object Number:
1953-256/24
type:
bell - idiophone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Cycle bell(used condition)

Cycle bell(used condition)

Cycle bell(used condition), manufactured by Joseph Lucas. The bell carries the type number, '62'. It is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256), presented by Mr CD Rumble in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 2.2441 in.; 57 mm
Materials:
bright metal dome and base.
Object Number:
1953-256/25
type:
bell - idiophone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Cycle bell(used condition). The bell carries the type number

Cycle bell(used condition). The bell carries the type number

Cycle bell(used condition). The bell carries the type number, '61', and was made by Joseph Lucas. It is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256), presented by Mr CD Rumble in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 2.6378 in.; 67 mm
Materials:
bright metal dome and a painted black base.
Object Number:
1953-256/26
type:
bell - idiophone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Cycle bell(used condition). It is known as the 'Spring Dome' bell and carries the type number

Cycle bell(used condition). It is known as the 'Spring Dome' bell and carries the type number

Cycle bell(used condition). It is known as the 'Spring Dome' bell and carries the type number, '67'. The bell was made by Joseph Lucas, and is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256), presented by Mr CD Rumble in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 2.4409 in.; 62 mm
Materials:
bright metal dome and base.
Object Number:
1953-256/27
type:
bell - idiophone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Cycle bell(used condition). The bell carries the type number

Cycle bell(used condition). The bell carries the type number

Cycle bell(used condition). The bell carries the type number, '61', and was made by Joseph Lucas. It is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256), presented by Mr CD Rumble in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 2.6772 in.; 68 mm
Materials:
bright metal dome and base.
Object Number:
1953-256/28
type:
bell - idiophone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Cycle bell(used condition). The bell carries the type number

Cycle bell(used condition). The bell carries the type number

Cycle bell(used condition). The bell carries the type number, '67', and is believed to have been made by Joseph Lucas(name not seen). It is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256), presented by Mr CD Rumble in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 2.4016 in.; 61 mm
Materials:
bright metal dome and base.
Object Number:
1953-256/29
type:
bell - idiophone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Cycle bell(used condition). The bell carries the type number

Cycle bell(used condition). The bell carries the type number

Cycle bell(used condition). The bell carries the type number, '67', and was made by Joseph Lucas. It is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256), presented by Mr CD Rumble in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 2.4016 in.; 61 mm
Materials:
bright metal dome and base.
Object Number:
1953-256/30
type:
bell - idiophone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Cycle bell(used condition). It is known as the 'Burberry' bell and carries the type number

Cycle bell(used condition). It is known as the 'Burberry' bell and carries the type number

Cycle bell(used condition). It is known as the 'Burberry' bell and carries the type number, '73'. The bell was made by Joseph Lucas and is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256), presented by Mr CD Rumble in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 1.9291 in.; 49 mm
Materials:
bright metal dome and base.
Object Number:
1953-256/31
type:
bell - idiophone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Cycle bell(used condition)

Cycle bell(used condition)

Cycle bell(used condition), manufacturer unknown. The bell is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256), presented by Mr CD Rumble in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 1.7717 in.; 45 mm
Materials:
bright metal dome and base.
Object Number:
1953-256/32
type:
bell - idiophone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Cycle bell(used condition)

Cycle bell(used condition)

Cycle bell(used condition), maker unknown. It is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256), presented by Mr CD Rumble in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 2.2047 in.; 56 mm
Materials:
bright metal dome and base.
Object Number:
1953-256/33
type:
bell - idiophone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Cycle bell(used condition)

Cycle bell(used condition)

Cycle bell(used condition), maker unknown. Bell is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256), supplied by Mr C D Rumble Esq in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 2.6772 in.; 68 mm
Materials:
bright metal dome and base.
Object Number:
1953-256/34
type:
bell - idiophone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Cycle bell(used condition)

Cycle bell(used condition)

Cycle bell(used condition), maker unknown. The bell is from the miscellaneous collection of cycle bells(1953-256), supplied by Mr C D Rumble Esq in 1953.

Measurements:
overall: 2.7165 in.; 69 mm
Materials:
bright metal dome and base.
Object Number:
1953-256/35
type:
bell - idiophone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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