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GHR-KE-2018-00003 Registered

School bell, Kitale

Penrose Foundry, Bristol · c. 1898–1908 · Made in United Kingdom

Overall view, as received1 of 1

Identification

Reference
GHR-KE-2018-00003
Object
School bell, KitaleVerified
Category
Metalwork, jewellery or regalia
Maker
Penrose Foundry, BristolVerified
Date
c. 1898–1908Estimated from style, construction or expert opinionEstimate
Made in
United Kingdom
Current location
Kisumu, Kenya
Registered
3 Aug 2018

Physical description

Applicant-submitted

School bell, Kitale by Penrose Foundry, with mounting yoke. Used in Kisumu for much of its working life.

Height
327 mm
Width
467 mm
Depth
492 mm
Weight
27.75 kg

Method: Measured at inspection

Materials
Bronze
Condition
Fair — Some damage, losses or later repairs.Applicant-submitted
Condition notes
Some later repairs and replaced fittings.

Provenance and custody history

Applicant-submitted

Malindi Maritime Collection, 1899: Brought to Kisumu. Ana Delana, 1920: Passed by inheritance. Kamal Rahman, 1955: Passed by inheritance. Abena Ofori, 1989: Received as a gift by the current custodian.

  1. c. 1898–1908
    Penrose Foundry Manufacture · United Kingdom
    Made.
    EstimateSource: Specialist opinion
  2. 1899
    Malindi Maritime Collection Acquisition · Kisumu
    Brought to Kisumu.
    VerifiedSource: Inventory entry
  3. 1920
    Ana Delana Inheritance · Kisumu
    Passed by inheritance.
    VerifiedSource: Will
  4. 1955
    Kamal Rahman Inheritance · Kisumu
    Passed by inheritance.
    VerifiedSource: Letter
  5. 1989
    Abena Ofori Gift · Kisumu
    Received as a gift by the current custodian.
    Applicant-submittedSource: Deed of gift
  6. 2018
    Abena Ofori Registration · Kisumu
    Entered on the Global Heritage Registry.
    VerifiedSource: Registry decision
Acquired by current custodian
Received as a gift, 1989 — Kamal RahmanVerified

Inspections and verification

DateStatusOutcomeNotes
1 Aug 2018 Completed Consistent with record Inspection report held by the registry.