Joseph Bell & Son (1840-1996)
Stained glass firm based in Bristol. The firm was initially established by Joseph Bell (1810-1895), and continued to be run by his son (Frederick Henry Bell 1847-1899) and grandson (Frederick George 1878-1967) until 1923. Each generation was involved in the design and painting of the glass, with additional artists brought in to design and make commissions.Joseph Bell & Son was sold to Arnold Robinson, who had already undertaken commissions for the firm. After his death in 1955, Basil Barber, who had previously worked as chief cartoonist for Ninian Comper and joined the studio in 1953, ran the firm until Geoffrey Robinson, son of Arnold Robinson, took over the firm in 1959. The studio closed after Geoffrey Robinson's retirement in 1996.
Further reading
Alan Bambury, 'Joseph Bell & Son: Stained Glass Artists of Bristol' Journal of the Bristol & Avon Family History Society, vol. 183 (2021), 36–42.
Jim Cheshire, Stained Glass and the Victorian Gothic Revival (Manchester: Manchester University Press, 2004), pp. 107-141.
References
Joyce Little, Stained Glass Marks and Monograms (London: National Association of Decorative and Fine Art Societies, 2002), p. 13.
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The Crucifixion with the Virgin Mary and St John restorer: Joseph Bell early sixteenth century, restored in 1877 Church of St Asaph and St Cyndeyrn, Llanasa, Flintshireeast wall of the south nave | |
St Catherine, St James the Great, St Lawrence and a Bishop restorer: Joseph Bell early sixteenth century, restored in 1877 Church of St Asaph and St Cyndeyrn, Llanasa, Flintshireeast wall of the north nave | |
The Crucifixion with the Virgin and Child and the Risen Christ artist: Joseph Bell 1848 Church of St Tewdric, Mathern, Monmouthshirenorth wall of the chancel | |
Scenes from the Gospels firm/studio: Joseph Bell & Son 1852 Church of St Thomas, St Dogmaels, Pembrokeshireeast wall of chancel | |
Faith, Hope and Charity firm/studio: Joseph Bell about 1855 Church of St Tewdric, Mathern, Monmouthshiresouth wall of the chancel | |
Religion, Faith, Hope and Charity firm/studio: Joseph Bell & Son about 1863 Church of All Saints, Oystermouth, Swanseasouth wall of the sanctuary | |
St Peter with the Four Evangelists firm/studio: Joseph Bell 1864 Church of St Peter, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshireeast end of the south aisle | |
Faith, Hope and Charity firm/studio: Joseph Bell about 1865 Church of St Peter, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshiresouth wall of the south aisle | |
Acts of Mercy firm/studio: Joseph Bell about 1865 Church of St Peter, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshiresouth wall of the south aisle | |
Christ the Good Shepherd with St Peter and St Paul firm/studio: Joseph Bell & Son Church of St Mary, Blaengwrach, Neath Port Talbot east wall of the chancel |
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