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Description: | A complete cast copper alloy spherical crotal bell, dating to the Post Medieval period, between AD 1600 - 1800 (length: 63mm; diameter: 52.5mm; weight: 113.3g).At the top of the crotal bell, there is a square-shaped suspension loop (length/ height: 15.5mm; width: 18mm; thickness: 4.5mm) with an inner sub-rectangular hole through the centre (length/ height: 7.5mm; width: 8mm). There is an outer circumferencial ridge around the centre of the bell. In the undecorated top half of the bell above this ridge, there are two complete and opposing circular sound holes (diameter: 9.5mm), with one in front and one behind the suspension loop.Below the ridge on the bottom half of the bell, there is a sub-rectangular sound slot, which terminates in two circular holes (length: 46.5mm; diameter of circular holes: 10mm). To one side of this slot and within a semi-circle (which has a double linear border), the letter 'W' is depicted with an incised circle to each side. Within the semi-circular (which also has a double linear border) on the other side of the sound hole, the letter 'R' is depicted and also with an incised circle to each side. These letters may indicate the bell founder's symbol/ maker's mark. The oval petal/ 'sunburst' design radiates outwards from these bordered semi-circles, with four petals depicted to either side of the sub-rectangular slot. There is a loose iron ball/pea within the bell, which still gives the bell a ringing sound. Overall, the crotal bell is in a slightly worn and fair condition with a dark green patina.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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