ORIGINAL DESIGNS ~ CAST BRONZE ~ QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP
US Bells offers original designs of bronze bells, hardware, and original sculpture by Richard Fisher. From small dinner bells to large estate bells, all are hand cast at our foundry in Prospect Harbor, located in Downeast Maine. Orders may be placed using our secure online shopping cart, or you may call us toll-free: 1-866-963-7184 or email us at info@usbells.com. Our bells are also available in our store in Maine and at galleries in the U.S. and Canada.
THE US BELLS STORE
The US Bells Store in Prospect Harbor carries our full collection of wind bells, door bells, and hardware. We also feature wood-fired pottery by Liza Fisher, custom furniture by Tim Fisher, and brightly patterned quilts by Cindy Fisher.
Additionally, we offer a selection of crafts by other artists from around the state.
THE FOUNDRY
Casting bells in bronze offers many advantages. The metal is durable and is highly resistant to corrosion. A wide range of forms and sizes is possible and, most importantly, the bells ring with a strong, pure tone that is unique to bronze.
Molding sand is a mixture of fine sand, clay and a small amount of water. The sand is packed around a wood or composite pattern and will retain an impression from that pattern much the same as leaving footprints in damp beach sand. The pattern is removed leaving a sand mold into which we can pour molten bronze. When the bronze cools, it becomes the solid casting.
ABOUT US BELLS
Richard Fisher has been handcrafting bells since 1970. The bell designs are all original and encompass a variety of wind and door bells, for both indoor and outdoor use. Wind bells, with their external mahogany clappers can be hung outside where their clear tones rise and fall with the passing breezes. Doorbells have been designed to lend elegance to a range of architectural styles, both contemporary and traditional. All U.S. Bells are cast in silicon bronze, an alloy which produces rich, clear tones and endures very well in harsh outdoor environments. They are guaranteed for life and your satisfaction is assured with any purchase.
US Bells has deliberately chosen the tradition of a small working studio where they can offer fine handcrafted products of original designs, excellent quality, and attentive service.