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Description: | Cast copper alloy fragment of a spherical rumbler bell (crotal) of Post Medieval date. The bell comprises of part of the upper hemispherical dome with a 'D'-shaped suspension loop. 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 surface appears to be plain The curve of the surface suggests that the complete bell would have had a diametre of 60mm. The fragment measures 37.3mm by 31.1mm wide and 26.7mm in height. The wall of the bell is 2.78mm thick. The loop is 16.5mm tall, 18.1mm wide and 5.8mm thick. The bell weighs 22.12g. | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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