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Description: | A fragment of a Post Medieval silver spherical 'hawking' bell. The fragment is formed of the lower hemisphere of the bell which has been decorated with a cable ornament. There is thin sound slot ending in small circular holes running right across it. There is no evidence of a makers mark.The fragment is is 11.7mm in diameter, 7.3mm high and weighs 0.76 grams.There is a similar bell with chivalric inscription, 2008 T738 and similar examples can be seen on the database: DENO-127662 and KENT-CA83D8 dating to the 15th-17th centuries.As such, due to its age and precious metal content, this object qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
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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