V-M Bell Co Waynesboro, VA History

[VaBell]

I have a cast bell marked V-M Bell Co Waynesboro, VA stamped into it. I am originally from Waynesboro, VA and I am assuming this was manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters in Waynesboro. Can someone give me a little history about this bell (dates made, etc). Also, I don't know if this bell is cast iron or cast steel or what???

Thank you all for your help.
Lance

[nightflier51]

They started in business in the 1880s. Just recently they went out of business. The no longer exist as a company. Thats all i know.

[VaBellHere]

I have even contacted the Waynesboro, VA museum and they can't tell me anything about the history of VA Metalcrafters making bells... Nobody knows anything about this bell??..!! Help if you know anything about the history of this bell..