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Description: | Two copper alloy cast spherical bells (crotals) of Post Medieval date (1600-1800 AD). The bells are spherical and comprise two hemispherical domes with a raised circumferential join. The upper hemispheres have two circular sound holes and relatively large, square suspension loops projecting from the top. On one a small area of the top below the loop is missing, probably from mis-casting. The curve 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 hemispheres have a long sound slit with circular holes at each end. Both hemispheres on both bells are decorated with the typical 'sunburst' or petal pattern. There is no visible makers mark on either. The iron peas survive within. Bell 1, with the casting flaw, is 30.7mm in diameter around the centre and 40.4mm long including the loop, the loop is 12.7mm wide and 3.8mm thick; it weighs 33.89 grams. It has a mid grey-green patina.Bell 2 is 30.6mm in diameter around the centre and 41.7mm long including the loop, the loop is 13.6mm wide and 3.4mm thick; it weighs 37.86 grams. It has a mid brown patina with areas of rough green and brown corrosion.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. | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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