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Description: | A Post Medieval-early Modern complete cast copper-alloy animal rumbler bell, also known as a 'crotal' bell. The bell is divided into two hemispheres by a prominent ridge which runs around the circumference of the bell. The upper hemisphere is undecorated and houses two large circular sound holes. A suspension loop extends up from the top of the upper hemisphere. The loop is sub oval and pierced; it is uncertain whether the loop was attached after casting or was integrally cast with the bell. The lower hemisphere is decorated with a well-executed sunburst pattern formed of multiple linear striations and houses the long sound slit on its underside. The remains of the iron pea survive inside the bell and the bell itself has an even dark green patina. The bell measures 37.07mm long, including loop, 32.05mm diameter and weighs 32.63 grams. The makers mark 'RW' can be seen on the base of the bell with each initial either side of the sound slit. This is the mark of either Robert Wells I or II (1755-1781 and 1775-1798 respectively). Both individuals operated at a foundry in Aldbourne and this mark was still used by their predecessor, James Wells (1790-1825). As such, a suggested date range from c. 1755-1825 is suggested for this bell. Cf. Blunt, Rod, 'Crotal Bells', Tables 1 and 2.
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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