c1475 (c1399) (Cambr. Ll.4.14) (1936) ii. l. 155 (MED) He mellid so þe matall with þe hand-molde [perh. read hand-melle], That [þey] lost lemes, þe leuest þat þey had.]
1600 in J. Barmby (1888) 133 For a handmell, and crosspin of iron, to mend or make bald~rigs for our bells.