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Description: | Lead spindle whorl. Cast plano-convex whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 10.8mm. The convex side bears moulded traces of a decorative design of radial lines, compartments and large pellets, these originating from a prominent circumferential rim. The other side is flat, save for shrinkage marks which suggest that this was the upper side in an open mould. Patinated. It appears probable that a decorated whorl has been pressed into clay to permit the casting from or copying of a biconvex whorl in an unusually casual fashion, almost certainly as a home made object. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600.Diameter: 31.4mm, Thickness: 8.7mm, Weight: 40.89gms
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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