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Description: | A complete cast copper-alloy spherical "crotal" bell of 17th to 18th century date (1600-1800). The sub-rectangular suspension loop at the top measures 11.0 x 13.1 x 3.7mm and has a sub-rectangular perforation for suspension. The upper and lower hemispheres are divided by a prominent horizontal circumferential rib. At either side of the suspension loop, about half way down the side of the upper hemisphere, is a circular sound hole. Two larger sound holes in the lower hemisphere are integral with a sound "slit". The upper hemisphere is plain and the lower hemisphere is decorated with a regular sunburst design. At the base on one side off the sound slit, there is a moulded heart-shaped maker's mark in the form of a T or a founder's hammer.The outer surface of the bell has a dark green patina with traces of tinning. The iron sound-pea is intact but severely corroded. Length: 39.1; diameter: 31.2. Weight: 30.84g.
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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