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Description: | A damaged cast copper alloy spherical rumbler bell (crotal) of Post Medieval date (1600-1800 AD). The bell is spherical and comprises two hemispherical domes with a raised circumferential join. The upper hemisphere has two circular sound holes and a relatively large, square suspension loop projecting from the top. A fragment by one of the holes is missing, probably from relatively modern damage as the edges are sharp. The curve of the bell continues under the loop aperture 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 holes at each end. Both hemispheres are decorated with the typical 'sunburst' or petal pattern. There is no visible makers mark. The iron pea survives within. The bell is 30.6mm in diameter around the centre and 39.9mm long including the loop, the loop is 12.6mm wide and 3.6mm thick. The bell weighs 30.57 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. | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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