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Mushroom finial handle with one turned ring. The bell is dome shaped. Machine engraved/ Bright cut floral pattern near the rim of the bell and and threaded rim.
bells (idiophones)
bright cutting
engraving (printing process)
sterling silver
silver (metal)
floral patterns
Sterling Silver
Stipple Engraved
Bright-Cut
Floral
BELL, SERVICE
Engraved in Old English script on the side is an: M . Marked: Sterling . Impressed on the edge of the rim is a: H . The rest of the marks are illegible.
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
Unknown
4.5 x 1.813 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Ralph May
1971.1448
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