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Description: | An incomplete worn cast copper-alloy Post Medieval (c. 1500-1800) bell. The bell comprises two hemispherical domes divided horizontally by a circumferential ridge. The upper hemisphere has two circular sound holes. A square integral suspension loop projects from the apex of the upper dome, with drilled and bevelled hole and bevelled sides. The lug has clear striations indicating this bevelling. The lower hemisphere has a long, thin sound slit with circular holes at the ends. The inner iron ball or clapper is still in place. Both hemispheres are decorated with geometric petal design. Half of a five petteled flower can be seen on the underside on one side of the sound slit as a makers mark.R Blunt's (undated) work suggests, based on the one piece design, drilled suspension loop and decoration on both hemispheres, a date from the 16-17th centuries AD.Measurements: 41.7mm high, 33.3mm wide (diameter of the bell's body) and 45.33 grams. in weight. References: Blunt, R. Undated.Crotal Bells. Web resource
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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