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Title: The Use of Crotal Bells
Post by: 150aceboy on October 31, 2009, 05:14:40 PM
Hi all, can anyone tell me, what were Crotal Bells used for ???, and when were they in use ???, i know this sounds a silly question, but i'm stumped :-\, cheers Ace ;)


Title: Re: The Use of Crotal Bells
Post by: hedgehog on October 31, 2009, 05:25:23 PM
Hi Ace , they were used to tie around animals necks i.e. sheep etc; so that they could be found when wandering and identified by the bell I expect.
http://www.ukdfd.co.uk/ukdfddata/showrecords.php?product=20093&cat=100 (http://www.ukdfd.co.uk/ukdfddata/showrecords.php?product=20093&cat=100)


Title: Re: The Use of Crotal Bells
Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on October 31, 2009, 05:46:57 PM
To ward off evil spirits.....muwahahahahahaha  ;D


Title: Re: The Use of Crotal Bells
Post by: 150aceboy on October 31, 2009, 06:14:12 PM
Cheers Hedgehog mate ;), nice one Rob ;D ;D


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