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I bought this effect second hand almost a year ago now.
I got it for a reasonable price but it did not come with instructions.

After quick inspection of the props the method became apparent and I could do the routine.
My main problem is patter.
The title of the effect suggests to me that a wedding theme be used but I can't seem to fit one in with the routine. ie (without saying too much)

The initial vanish from the ring box,
The introduction of the bell,
The appearance of the ring in place of the clapper,

Can anyone suggest suitable patter so that I can remove this from my shelf and put it to good use baffling the bewildered !

I've not seen this trick performed but this is what I know about it:

You borrow a wedding ring from a spectator. You now introduce an ring box and place the borrowed ring in the box. The lid is closed and you place the box in the spectator's outstretched hand. Next you present a shining Wedding Bell. The spectator is told to try the bell. It has a wonderful sound.
"In some countries the priest rings The Wedding Bell three times during the ceremony. During the third time the groom is supposed to open the box and give the ring to his bride. Please, will you ring the bell three times on my signal."
During the third ringing you open the box, only to find that the wedding ring has vanished! You ask the spectator to look inside The Wedding Bell. THERE IS THE SPECTATOR'S RING! As a matter of fact THE CLAPPER THAT MADE THE SOUND TURNS OUT TO BE THE RING!!

Hope it's of some use.

Cheers Andy this helps me loads

It was just the connection with the bell and wedding scenario which I didn't understand. Probably because I have never been to a non-UK wedding.

I can start performing it now.

Thanks again

Bells and rings are also common items at Christenings as well as weddings (at least in the UK anyway). Could use a similar story for such an occasion with a happy ending.

Also thought of a more macabre type of story to fit around a death / funeral of a dear loved one, with the ring taken from the corpse as a momento and returned to the original box. When the church bell tolled at the funderal the ring disapeared from the box (use the small bell to symolise the church bell) etc. with the script then leading into a sort of ghost story............

If I think of any more I'll give you a ring or maybe you can give me a bell (lol)

How about telling a story. Explain about a relative of yours who was getting married and...

"Why don't I show you what happened?

May I borrow a ring from someone, please. A wedding ring, if possible."

You get the idea, I'm sure.

Then, in the story, disaster strikes when the wedding ring is lost (empty box). The wedding party were on their hands and knees, old women were crying about bad luck and the bride was in floods of tears.

The priest called for everyone to be calm. He prayed for a sign and rang the bell...

Obviously the religious overtones of this might not suit you, or your audience, but it might be quite a charming story for people who aren't going to be offended.

All good ideas folks.

Keep them coming !

Write to El-duco direct and see if he will send you the correct instructions. He is an incredibly nice, and helpfull guy.

http://www.el-duco.se/

I've just had a quick look at el-duco's site. There are some truly beautiful effects there.

I have been looking at the site too.

I think I may contact the great man himself and ask for a patter suggestion.

I can see myself spending a LOT of money with him too some of the prices seem steep but I already own a few El Duco items and the quality is second to none so I guess you get what you pay for.