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LOT 1877

Medieval Lead Spindle Whorl Collection

12TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.

7/8 - 1 1/4 in. (1.3 kg total, 23-32 mm).

Mainly biconvex in profile with raised pellet and other detailing; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. [34, No Reserve]

Provenance

From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.

CONDITION

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LOT 1877

Medieval Lead Spindle Whorl Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £20

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