Record ID: DEV-73F42A
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval copper alloy animal (crotal) bell, probably dating to c. AD 1600-1800. The fragment comprises of the incomplete upper of two hemispheres and rectangular loop, probably made using a detachable sprue-piece. The hemisphere is plain, with two sub-circular sound holes, one of which is incomplete. Dimensions: height 26.9mm; diameter 32.1mm; weight 11.50g. cf. numerous similar bells on the PAS database, Allan (1984: fig. 191, no. 139) publishes a similar bell excavated in Exeter, unfortunately an unstratified find.
Created on: Wednesday 18th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2017
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Record ID: DEV-38A09C
Object type: BELL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bell of probable Medieval date, c. AD 1250-1400. The bell consists of four sub-triangular petals of sheet metal which have been folded around to meet in the centre, forming a closed, sub-oval chamber with a circular aperture at the interstice between each petal. From the top of the bell projects an integrally cast shaft, terminating in an incomplete transverse attachment loop. Dimensions: length 31.5mm; width 14.6mm; thickness 15.0mm; weight 3.61g. Bells of very similar for have been found with traces of gilding (e.g. BERK-BDC75C), and as parts of hors…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2017
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