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Description: | A complete copper alloy crotal or rumbler bell of Post Medieval dating (Late 17th Centuries AD).The bell is sub circular in plan and profile, with an integrally cast sub rectangular suspension loop attached to the top. The edges of the rectangular suspension loop have been bevelled. The base of the bell is semi circular, with a rectangular slot across the base, with circular ends. The base has been decorated with an ovolo (egg and dart) band at the top, around two semi circular cartouches, one on either side of the slot. One cartouche bears a founder's hammer, the other has the initials WG. The iron 'pea' is still present inside the bell.The bell was cast in one piece, using two opposing moulds. This casting method is indicated by the present of one complete and one incomplete 'sound holes' (internal diameter 4.5 mm) which are primarily to assist the positioning of the sand core. This sand core to allow the bell to be cast in one piece as opposed to cast in two separate halves and soldered togther. These two part moulds are split at the central girth rib, and no vertical mould lines are present. The central girth rib performs a useful purpose of accommodating any minor misalignments between the two halves, along with strengthening the bell and preserving the original appearance.The bell is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.It measures 32.2 mm in length, with a diameter of 27.6 mm. It weighs 20.3 grams.The initials present on the base of the bell identify it as probably being made at the Hull factory, by Andrew Gurney during the Late 17th Century. Crotal or rumbler bells in this style and method of construction date from 16th to 17th Centuries AD. However the style continues in use until the late 18th Century, so the bell could be of any date from within that timeframe. A couple of similar crotal bells have been recorded on the PAS database, including: LIN-70C368 and NMS-34E995.
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