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Description: | A Post Medieval lead alloy part of a toy whirligig/buzz wheel (c.1675-1700). The whirligig has been manufactured from a hollow disc of lead alloy with four perforations in the centre and diagonal cuts around the edge to create the buzzing noise when twisted on a piece of string. A section of the edge is missing.Similar examples, but there are no complete matches, are illustrated in Forsyth & Egan (2005: 382-384).Dimensions: diameter: 30.77mm; thickness: 3.87mm; weight: 7.24g.Reference: Forsyth, H. and Egan, G. 2005. Toys, Trifles and Trinkets. Base Metal Miniatures from London 1200 to 1800. Unicorn Press, London.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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