In 1938, the family business, the Felczyński Brothers Bell Foundry in Przemyśl and Kałusz, celebrated its 130th anniversary. A commemorative photograph was taken to mark the occasion, showing the owners of the Przemyśl foundry among the bells. At the time, Ludwik Felczyński (first from the left in the photo) managed the Przemyśl bell foundry, and his partners were Władysław Buciak and Alojzy Kędzielski, respectively. Bells of various sizes are visible in front of them – the result of the founder’s labor. The largest instrument in the center, with a scene of the Baptism of Christ on his mantle and a beautiful crown in the form of angel figures, is noteworthy. It is unknown for which town or parish it was made. At the bottom left are four small bells made to commemorate the company’s anniversary. They are distinguished by their slightly darker color, thanks to their surface being covered with a special patina. These are known as Patriotic Bells, commemorating important events in Polish history and their heroes. The artistic design of these bell-monuments was designed by sculptor Aleksander Borawski. In 1939, the bells were displayed at the World’s Fair in New York. Due to the turmoil of war, they were never returned to Poland.
