2011-08-18 16:58:21 carole bloom bloom 2011-08-23 16:43:00 Amy Downes acooper SWYOR-D369D3 BELL An incomplete Post-Medieval cast copper alloy spherical bell, including its ferrous striker (pea). It dates from about 1500-1700. It is divided into two hemispheres by a prominent median ridge. The lower hemisphere has a long aperture with rounded ends (sound hole). The upper hemisphere has a circular hole, and a dent where a second hole should probably be. Inside the bell is the remnant of the iron pea which is loose inside. On the top of the upper hemisphere are the remnants of the rectangular attachment loop which has broken off. The bell is undecorated and has a mixed light green and light brown patina. Examples may be found in Griffiths et al., Meols, page 221, plate 46, numbers 3111-3112. Diameter: 28mm; Thickness: 25.81mm; Weight: 31.16g An incomplete Post-Medieval cast copper alloy spherical bell, including its ferrous striker (pea). It dates from about 1500-1700. It is divided into two hemispheres by a prominent median ridge. The lower hemisphere has a long aperture with rounded ends (sound hole). The upper hemisphere has a cir... Copper alloy Cast POST MEDIEVAL POST MEDIEVAL 1500 1700 28 25.81 Good Incomplete 2011-08-18 16:58:21 WEST YORKSHIRE WAKEFIELD POINT( ) SE31SW SE3013 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 SWYOR Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable.