The Archives of Falconry is proud to introduce our new Master Class Video Series with Episode 1: Bellmaking with Jim Ince. An expert falconer, craftsman and engineer, Jim teaches the tools and techniques required to create falconry bells in the classic style of mid-century German bellmaker, Georg Richter. This preview gives an overview of the full 55-minute episode which is available exclusively to members of The Archives of Falconry.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Antique bell images courtesy Rod Blunt, "British Coins and Artefacts: A resource for collectors, metal-detectorists and students."
Image of Georg Richter in 1932 from "Die Tagungen und Falknerwochen des Deutschen Falkenordens von 1930-1938 Ein Beitrag zur Ordensgeschichte," by Peter N. KLÜH
Images of contemporary bellmakers courtesy Larry Counce and Dave Noble.
Images of Jim Ince courtesy Matt Mullenix and Jim Ince.
Image of Red-tailed hawk with modern gear courtesy Heather McNemar
All other images courtesy The Archives of Falconry, in Boise, Idaho, or licensed from commercial sources.