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Description: | Incomplete cast copper-alloy late medieval bell. The lower half of the bell has been lost through damage although what remains of the bell suggests that it was originally conical or 'bell-shaped' rather than spherical. The attachment loop, which is integrally cast is in the form of a rounded trianglular lug with drilled central hole of c.1mm diameter. Below the loop and above the main body of the bell, the bell has a pronounce waisted curve - the triangular lug is set perpendicular to this. The bell is in poor condition most of the original surface has been lost although the remaining light brown-green patches suggest it was once painted, gilded or silvered. The interior of the bell is moderately corroded and no clapper or attachment remains.
The form of the suspension loop has been used to suggest a date for this item as it is similar to those seen on later seal matrices and some horse harness pendants.
The bell has an extant length of 30.25mm and the circumference measured at the top of the curve of the bell is 16.35mm. The item weighs 8.81g. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Burrill, Charlotte - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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