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Description: | A cast copper alloy spherical bell with a ferrous striker. The bell is 47.2mm long and has a diameter of 35.6mm. It has a square suspension loop at the top, with a rounded hole through it. The bell has a thickened median rib. There are two circular sound holes in the upper half. There are two sound holes joined by a slit in the lower half. The striker is still functional. The lower half of the bell is decorated with radiating petals round a central circle which bridges the slot. There are three radiating wedge shapes in each half of the circle. It has a glossy dark green patina. The bell is post medieval and probably dates from the sixteenth century. | Subjects: | spherical | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Cooper, Amy - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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