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Bell
Philip Syng Jr.
1750-1930
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Philip Syng Jr. (Inspiration for fake)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1964.0053
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania
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Object Number
1964.0053
Object Name
Bell
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Philip Syng Jr. (Inspiration for fake)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Date
1750-1930
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Exterior, lower rim
Inscription: "PS" in rectangle stamped
Type: Mark
Location: Exterior, lower rim
Inscription: "PS" in rectangle stamped
Type: Inscription
Location: Exterior, side
Inscription: "M / A S" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Dimensions (inches)
4.921 (H) x 3.307 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
12.5 (H) x 8.4 (Diam)
Dimensions (oz)
8.3599
Measurement Notes
Diameter is of base.
Allloy analysis conducted at Winterthur on January 17, 1973 indicated the following percentages for the bell: 88.9% silver, 10.2% copper, 0.16% gold.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Article: 2014 Protecting Your Precious Metals. Early American Life Magazine. 2014 (October): 40-47.
• p. 42