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Description: | A complete cast copper alloy spherical crotal bell, dating to the Post Medieval period, between AD 1600 - 1800 (length: 55mm; diameter: 46.5mm; weight: 84.5g).At the top of the crotal bell, there is a square-shaped suspension loop (length/ height: 10mm; width: 17mm; thickness: 5mm) with an inner sub-rectangular hole through the centre (length/ height: 4.5mm; width: 6.5mm). 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: 8mm), 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: 41mm; diameter of circular holes: 8.5mm). To either side of this slot and within a double-incised semi-circle on either side, the letters 'W' and 'R' are depicted with an annulet to either side of each letter, which may indicate the bell founder's symbol/ maker's mark. A petal/ 'sunburst' design radiates outwards from the semi-circle to each side, with four double-incised petals depicted on each side. The iron ball/pea is present within the bell, which still makes a ringing sound. Overall, the crotal bell is in a worn but 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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