The cost here will be in the preparation of the models.  If these are to be
cast  then the likely proper method is using sand casting.  The beveled
edges visible in your photo confirm that this was the original procedure
used.
I have used two different foundries for this kind of work, American Bronze
and Aluminum (Bela 718-392-2340) is great if you can have the models make
up, possibly by taking casts of the existing originals.  If you need to make
entirely new casts try Erie Landmark ( Barbara Bamberger 1-800-874-7848).
They make plaques using a photographic method to tranfer text into casting
models.  They could probably take your font and cast the letters just from
the text however they are used to doing this on a single plaque.  Discuss
method and finish with both of them as you will need polishing, patination,
coating as well.

Mark
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From: Christopher Tavener <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Monday, November 15, 1999 5:38 PM


>I need to have some individual letters (about one thousand) cast in bronze
>for a memorial, each to be pinned to a limestone wall.  The style of the
>memorial is to be the same as previous memorials in the same chapel.
>Unfortunately, since the script is unique, the molds for the existing
>letters no longer exist.  I have identified a standard font which the Owner
>finds an acceptable match. I have a price from one foundry, which made the
>letters for the Second World War Memorial.  I also have a price for the
same
>letters cut from sheet, but I think that they will look rather different.
>Does any one have suggestions/ experience of foundries that do this type of
>casting, and any caveats?
>
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