Objektnummer
83/15
Beskrivelse
This is a bronze hand bell with a curved horn handle. Inscribed on the top of the bell is the number '16' and inscribed inside the bell is 'R. WELLS'. It was found unaccessioned in the Museum and its origins are unknown. It was probably used for hand-bell ringing which was a popular pastime in villages.
Fysisk beskrivelse
1 bell: bronze, horn: good condition.
Arkivhistorik
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: BELL // Accession number: 83/15 // Classification: SOCIETY Recreation // Negative number: 60/14320 // Acquisition method: not known // Acquired from, date: found unaccessioned in Museum // Store: small object store // Condition: good // Recorder, date: JMB 31.1.83 // Description: A bronze hand bell with a curved horn handle // Inscription: 16 on top of bell // R. WELLS inside bell // Dimensions: Height with handle: 17.0cm Diameter of bell 12.5cm // Associated information: This bell was found unaccessioned in the museum. // It was probably used for hand-bell ringing which was a popular pastime in villages. // References:'
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