Three Medieval Spindle Whorls - The History Gift Store
Three Medieval Spindle Whorls - The History Gift Store
Three Medieval Spindle Whorls - The History Gift Store
Three Medieval Spindle Whorls - The History Gift Store

Three Medieval Spindle Whorls

$75.00

Used with a wood rod to provide inertia to spin thread or cord from combed wool, flax or cotton. Heavier weights were used for coarser fibers and producing thicker cordage. There is no typology for these and some sources date the lead type to the Roman period. Archaeological evidence places them throughout the Medieval period, through about 1300. Three examples: stone just under 1" diameter, probably Coptic Egyptian, lead 3/4" of classic zigzag design, Roman to medieval and lead, 5/8" diameter with line design. Three pieces.

Item ID: FNS8051

Certificate of Authenticity

All items purchased from The History Gift Store are accompanied by a signed and dated Certificate of Authenticity with the name of the item and its unique item number for future reference.

Certificates are suitable for display with your item, and can easily be mounted in a 8½" x 5½" frame. Our certificates are printed on an acid free 65lb cardstock. This means your certification will not turn yellow or deteriorate over time.

Three Medieval Spindle Whorls

You have questions? We have answers.

We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase, and we will do anything we can to make sure of it.
If you have any questions, please let us know, and we'll be happy to assist you.