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LOT 2022

Tudor Period Bronze Bell

DATED 1556 A.D.

2 3/8 in. (184 grams, 62 mm).

With pierced rectangular suspension lug; three round figural panels to the sidewall each with a nimbate figure; interstitial tongue-shaped vertical panels; Lombardic script legend to rim with 'MDLVI' year; ferrous remains to inside. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Hannington, Swindon, UK.

Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme report no.WILT-433FA9.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 2022

Tudor Period Bronze Bell

Sold for (Inc. bp): £143

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