Historical information

A bell of this size could have many could be used in many locations such as in a domestic setting, a retail business, a school or other workplace in in a small vessel.

Significance

This bell is an example of bells used over the centuries to sound an alarm, mark time or call to order.

Physical description

Bell; small brass bell with a hole through a link set into the top, and two grooves around circumference. The surface has been varnished. The bell has an attached iron clapper with a plaited and knotted rope handle painted white.