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Description: | A small post medieval copper alloy spherical bell (crotal) (1700-1850). The bell has a square suspension loop at the top and is divided horizontally by a slight circumferential moulded rib. The lower hemisphere of the bell is decorated with radiating incised lines, possibly a 'sun-burst' design and has a raised letter 'T' or hammer makers mark. The upper hemisphere of the bell is undecorated. There are two circular sound holes in the lower hemisphere that are joined by a central sound slot. The pea is still present but the bell is now damaged.Dimensions: diameter 28.1mm; length 36mm; weight 19.8g
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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