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Description: | A worn and corroded cast copper alloy crotal bell of Post Medieval date (1600-1850 AD). The bell is spherical and is comprised of two hemispherical domes with a raised join around its circumference. The top hemisphere has two circular sound holes and has a square suspension loop projecting from the top with an oval suspension loop hole. The lower hemisphere has a long sound slit and is decorated with the sunburst design that is typical of these bells. There is no visible makers mark. The copper alloy pea is still present within the bell. The bell is 29.86mm in diameter across the centre and 41.03mm long including the loop; the loop is 11.86mm wide and 3.75mm thick. The bell weighs 29.83 grams and is grey-green in colour with coppery patches. These bells were used on animal harnesses, either singularly or in groups on horse or oxen harnesses. For a similar example from Sussex see: SUSS-991CE5.
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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