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Description: | A complete Post Medieval possibly tin alloy spherical 'crotal' bell with drilled hole dating to the 17th or 18th century. The angular suspension loop at the top is c. 8mm long, 12mm wide, 4.2mm thick and has a circular aperture. The upper and lower hemispheres are divided by a horizontal circumferential joining rib. The upper hemisphere is decorated with incised 'sunburst' design and has two sound holes (diameter c.5.5mm), one in front and one behind the rectangular suspension loop. The lower hemisphere is decorated with incised 'fishscale' design and has two further sound holes, perpendicular to those on the upper hemisphere, which are joined together by a sound 'slit'. Inside the bell the iron pea is intact and moving freely. The bell is 36.63mm tall, has a maximum diameter of 25.53mm and weighs 32.85g. The outer surface of the bell has a shiny grey patina and the object is generally in a very good condition.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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