Object number
56/303
Creator
Description
Horse bell, 'rumbler' or 'crotal bell', made by Robert Wells of Aldbourne, Wiltshire. Ploughed up near to Wittenham Clumps, between 1914/1918.
This small horse bell, also known as a 'rumbler' or 'crotal bell', was made by Robert Wells of Aldbourne, Wiltshire, and probably dates from the eighteenth century or early nineteenth century. It was ploughed up near to Wittenham Clumps, between about 1914 and 1918, by a friend of the donor. It is spherical in shape, with a small loop at the top to hook onto a harness.
Physical description
bell: metal
Production place
Aldbourne
Production date
1755-01-01 - 1825-12-31
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Material
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_1593.tif - High resolution image
