Bell Fragment
1600-1700 (made)
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This is all that is left of a large bronze bell. Bells are extremely heavy and not easily portable, so it was common for them to be broken up when no longer used. This Museum has many bell fragments, illustrating founders' marks or particular inscriptions. This one shows the letters 'TH', an unknown founder's mark.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Cast bronze |
| Brief description | Bronze, England, 17th-century |
| Physical description | Fragment of a bell bearing the mark of an unidentified founder. The device consists of the initials TH in Roman capitals, joined by a band between a spade and mattock. |
| Dimensions |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Mark consisting of consists of the initials TH in Roman capitals, joined by a band between a spade and mattock. (Unidentified mark) |
| Gallery label | Bell fragment
Bronze, cast
England; 1600-1700
This is all that is left of a large bronze bell. Bells are extremely heavy and not easily portable, so it was common for them to be broken up when no longer used. This Museum has many bell fragments, illustrating founders' marks or particular inscriptions. This one shows the letters 'TH', an unknown founder's mark.
Given by The Worshipful Company of Founders
Museum no. M.39-1950 |
| Credit line | Given by The Worshipful Company of Founders |
| Summary | This is all that is left of a large bronze bell. Bells are extremely heavy and not easily portable, so it was common for them to be broken up when no longer used. This Museum has many bell fragments, illustrating founders' marks or particular inscriptions. This one shows the letters 'TH', an unknown founder's mark. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.39-1950 |
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| Record created | August 22, 2008 |
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