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Description: | Three incomplete cast copper-alloy spherical (crotal) bells of Post-Medieval or Modern date (1600-1800 AD). The bells are similar although different enough not to have come from the same mould/maker. The bells are spherical and comprises two hemispherical domes with a raised circumferential join. The top hemisphere each have 2 circular sound holes and a relatively large, square suspension loop projecting from the top. The curves of the bells continue under the loop apertures suggesting they were made using a detachable 'sprue-piece', this method was introduced in the 17th century. The lower hemisphere has a long sound slit with circular holes at each end, In two cases the break is to one side of the slit suggesting this was a naturally weak point. The upper part is undecorated, the lower half is decorated with the typical 'sunburst' pattern with no remaining makers mark. Bell 1 (see photograph) has lost c.40% of the lower hemisphere and is 30.8mm in diameter, 39.8mm long and weighs 25.83 grams.Bell 2 (see photograph) has lost c.50% of the lower hemisphere and c.20% of the upper. It is 32.4mm in diameter, 41.6mm long and weighs 25.35 grams.Bell 3 was less complete with damage to the loop; it was not photographed but was 30.6mm in diameter, 36.9mm long and 21.7 grams.Contemporary illustrations often show bells worn as sets on the harnesses of larger animals such as oxon and donkeys and this small bell would be appropriate for such a use.
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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