| Collection | ABDNP University of Aberdeen, Natural Philosophy Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments |
| Object Name | elliptic bell |
| Object Number | ABDNP:200065a |
| Other Number | 65 |
| Other Number Type | old number |
| Brief Description | Elliptic bell with a handle. No clapper or evidence of one; most likely struck with a small hammer. |
| Dimensions | base (outer diameter) 100 mm x 75 mm; height (with handle) 120 mm |
| Materials | wood, metal |
| Condition | very good |
| Completeness | complete |
| Maker | 'RUDOLPH KOENIG / a Paris' stamped onto handle |
| Object Production Place | Paris |
| Object Production Date | 1860-1890 |
| Publication Note | 'Science Preserved' (1992) Mary Holbrook |