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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. 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. There is a irregular break to one side covering c.5% of the surface and the iron pea is missing. The bell is 26.4mm in diameter around the centre and 35.8mm long including the loop, the loop is 11.5mm wide and 3.5mm thick. The bell weighs 19.60 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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