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Description: | A complete lead or lead alloy toy whirligig or buzz disc of Post Medieval dating (circa AD 1600 - AD 1900).The whirligig consists of a flat disc of sheet lead or lead alloy metal, with a serrated edge. The toy has two string holes which are circular in shape and drilled from both sides. A third hole is present towards the edge, located at 5 o'clock and appears to have been stamped out. Originally twenty one (21) triangular spokes/teeth were present. Some have been worn down and / or have had the tips bent over.It has a diameter of 48.7 mm and is 2.2 mm thick. The string holes have an internal diameter of 3.7 mm. The extra hole has an internal diameter of 4.5 mm. It weighs 30.6 g.The whirligig is an off white to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina.Several similar whirligigs have been recorded on the PAS database, including: WMID-046c16, NMS-2C91DS, GLO-7194F8, IOW-41FB50.
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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