E-Bay 'Bell'

[Karl Grave]

Hi
What do folks make of this item being offered on e-bay as a 'rare 18th cent. bell'?
(Just enter this item number in the search window of e-bay: 6175558265)

Is it really a bell?
Was it mounted mouth upwards (re lettering)?
Was it part of a mechanical chime?

Regards
Karl Grave
Bingley, "The Throstle Nest of England"

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