LOVELAND, OHIO - A collection of bells from around the world by bell collector Marilyn Grismere of Miamiville will be the 2011 opening display at the Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, beginning February 5.
Grismere has been collecting bells from around the world since 2004. Many of them are antiques and quite unique. "Not only is she a collector, but also the editor of The Bell Tower, the official publication of the American Bell Association International, Inc.," said Janis Fogle.
In her spare time, Ms. Grismere teaches three computer classes at Raymond Walters and an Ocher Lifelong Learning Institute class for students 55 or older. She spends a lot of time researching bells and where to find them on the Internet and travels to various bell conventions and shows around the country.
Bells made of brass, porcelain, crystal, silver and copper are included in the collection. It includes hotel bells, wedding bells, toy bells, Christmas bells, plus bells collected from many famous companies, including Fenton Glass, Pairpoint, Wedgewood, Murano, Meissen and Dresden.
Visit the Greater Loveland Historical Society and Museum located at 201 Riverside Drive. Museum hours are Saturday and Sunday 1 until 4:30 PM and by appointment, by calling 683-5692.
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