Record ID: WAW-2F4D61
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (1 - 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and lentoid in cross section. Both the upper and lower faces have a cast rim along the edge (approx 3.8mm thick), with a similar rim around the inner edge. The upper face has been decorated with alternating diagonal ribs, in an approximate 'sun burst' style. The lower face has a mix of decoration. Several raised pellets are present on one half of the whorl, and on the other half, faint diagonal ribs. The c…
Created on: Tuesday 4th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-5F76D2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy convex plain spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (1 - 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and D-shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.09mm wide. Neither face has been decorated. The whorl has a diameter of 25.52mm and is 10.45mm thick. It weighs 25.9 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with signs of abrasion damaging the patina. Spindle whorls, as…
Created on: Monday 13th December 2010
Last updated: Saturday 26th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-5F4AA2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (1 - 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and lentoid in cross section. Both the upper and lower faces have a cast rim along the edge (approx 4.5mm thick), with a similar rim around the inner edge. The upper face has been decorated with alternating diagonal ribs, with pellets placed in the gaps between the ribs. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 10.65mm wide. …
Created on: Monday 13th December 2010
Last updated: Saturday 26th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-CD40B6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (1 - 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and lentoid in cross section. Both the upper and lower faces have a cast rim along the edge (approx 4.5mm thick), with a similar rim around the inner edge. both the upper and lower faces have been decorated with alternating diagonal ribs, with pellets placed in the gaps between the ribs. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.18…
Created on: Monday 6th December 2010
Last updated: Friday 28th November 2014
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Record ID: WAW-042F64
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of probable Medieval dating (1300 to 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan. The central hole is sub oval in shape and has been cast slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 5.22mm. The upper face exhibits a series of radiating diagonal lines, from the central hole outwards to the edge of the whorl. A V shaped incision is present either side of the central hole, extending 4.4mm away from it. The lower face is plain and undecorated. A casting flaw (air bubble) is present in the wall of t…
Created on: Wednesday 28th July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 28th July 2010
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