Christoph Paccard Bellfoundries
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History
Christoph Paccard represents the Paccard Fonderie des Cloches, makers of the world's finest cast bronze bells since 1796.
The Paccard family is in its seventh generation, with world-wide operations directed by Philippe Paccard. Philippe is supported in his work by his brother Cyril who leads the design and engineering work of the foundry.
With over 125,000 bells cast and delivered, Paccard bells are known worldwide for their warmth and sweetness of tone, and for the exceptional quality of their tuning.
History of Paccard
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- Founded by Antoine Paccard, (1770-1830), in 1796.
- Operated by seven generations of the Paccard family.
- Perfected the art and science of musically tuning bronze bells.
- Cast the largest swinging bell in Europe, the 19 ton Savoyarde at the Sacre-Couer in Paris.
- Cast the largest swinging peal in the world, three bells in Markham, Ontario, bourdon bell alone is 40,000 pounds.
- Cast the worlds largest single swinging bell, the World Peace bell, in Newport, KY, 73,000 pounds.
- Have cast more than 125,000 bells since 1796 for their clients all over the world.
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