Cindy,

I think it's Meneely, not McNeely.  The Clinton H. Meneely Bell 
Company was located in Troy NY.

Not sure if it was just a typo in your email or if the inscription 
was transcribed in error.

Anyway, hope that helps you find more information/appraisers of bells.

Julia Horvath.


>Good Morning:
>
>I am working on an appraisal for a church bell. It's a large brass 
>bell with the inscription "Clinton H. McNeely Bell Co., Troy N.Y. 
>AD 1890." I did some preliminary research, but I can see I am going 
>to need some help with this item. I am looking for the name of an 
>appraiser or a museum that may have dealt with a church bell in the 
>past. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Cindy Olsen
>Site Manager
>Alexander Ramsey House
>265. S. Exchange Street
>St. Paul, MN 55102

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