Clappers

Fri Jul 30 23:00:40 BST 2010

What is the purpose of the flite (or is it flight) on a clapper? Does it have an aerodynamic function or is it a vestige of  former use as the point at which to attach a rope for chiming ?  
Peter Trent           
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