This time of year, when a sleigh bell jingles, chances are that the bell was created in Connecticut. East Hampton bell manufacturer Bevin Bros. has produced bells in the state for nearly 200 years.

This time of year, when a sleigh bell jingles, chances are that the bell was created in Connecticut. East Hampton bell manufacturer Bevin Bros. has produced bells in the state for nearly 200 years.

Cici Bevin enjoys working in her family-owned business, which dates back to 1832 when her ancestors began what is Bevin Bells today. “At one point in East Hampton, [Conn.,] we had over 20 bell ...