Historic Rincker Foundry Casts Bells For Hamburg St. Michaelis Church

SINN, GERMANY - MAY 20: Bell founder work set the wax letter on a the bell shape for the 'Hamburger Michel' church at the bell foundery Rincker on May 20, 2015 in Wetzlar, Germany. The oldest bell foundry in Germany and one of the most significant in Europe is currently working on the bell shapes for two church bells for the 'Hamburger Michel'. The two bells will cast on June 19. The clock tower of the Hamburg landmark is missing two percussion bells since 100 years. They were melted down during the war for cannons.The foundry was established in 1590 and is celebrating it's 425 year anniversary this summer. (Photo by Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images)