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Description: | Copper alloy bell, probably of post medieval date, c. 18th centuryThe bell is near complete, missing the clapper with some damage around the top (with a length of 58mm and a weight of 80.9g). The integral rectangular loop is irregular (13mm tall, 14.4mm wide and 6.5m thick); enclosing an oval perforation (8.3mm long and 5.6mm wide). The apex of the loop on one side is heavily worn with a concave facet. The top of the bell has two circular perforations (3.6mm and 3.9mm diameter) surrounded by iron corrosion, presumably where a wire was attached to the missing clanger. The other side of the bell top is damaged. The bell gradually diverges, before flaring out more sharply to the mouth (where it has a diameter of 58.7mm) and three-ribbed moulding, now worn. Above the mouth mouldings on one side is an inverted 'T', indicating the maker's mark. The interior of the bell displays iron corrosion near the perforations at the top. The surface has a silvery-grey patina.The bell is difficult to parallel with medieval examples and may be a harness bell or similar of post medieval date.
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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