Bell

Object/Artifact

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Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Bell

Entry/Object ID

GHS 132

Description

Dome shaped bell with turning lines. Two round holes near bell edge. One "U" shaped, hole. Iron clapper attached to iron piece which holds wooden handle in place.

Dimensions

Length

6-3/4 in

Diameter

4-3/8 in

Material

brass, wood, iron

Provenance

Notes

Owner: Mr. Allen Ashmead Donated by Mr. Allen Ashmead-early 20th century GHS Cat: The old Ashmead driver bell of 1800. [comments of E. Solomon regarding provenance: "I think this baell may be older than 1800, maybe early/mid 18th century"]