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Description: | Incomplete cast copper-alloy crotal bell of Post-Medieval, probably 17th century date (1600-1700 AD). The bell is spherical and comprises of two hemispherical domes with a raised circumferential join. The top hemisphere has 2 circular sound holes and has a square suspension loop projecting from the top. The curve of the bell continues under the loop apeture suggesting it was made using a detachable 'sprue-piece', this method was introduced in the 17th century. The lower hemisphere has a long sound slit with circular openings at each end. The top and bottom are both decorated with a leaf design or leaves with rounded bases and pointed tops marked with a central line and diagonal veins. There is a founders hammer in shield mark to one side of the slit, the hammer going right. The iron pea is still present within the bell.The bell is 29.5mm in diameter around the centre and 37.9mm long including the loop, the loop is 12.1mm wide and 3.5mm thick. The bell weighs 28.55 grams.
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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