Medieval harness mount and an old spindle whorl...

[Bavaria Mike]

Found this harness mount piece, medieval to post medieval and a partial spindle whorl I believe is more 1100 years old. I

 

[Beale]

Congrats on those great finds! I really like that harness. Good luck with an ID, Beale.

 

[1859large]

That spindle looks "sort of" like limestone. If so it will fizz a bit in 10% HCL, one drop will do. Limestone is soft and will scratch easily.

It could also be carved from slate or similar mud rock.

The grooves would be easy to make in any soft rock. I have no idea if they made spindles from fired clay. It would seem possible.

I am taking my geologist hat off now.

HH
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1859

 

[TURNMASTER]

Dude you dig up the coolest stuff

 

[Mick in Dubbo]

Now that's what I call history Mike!
Well done.
Mick Evans.