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English Mace Head

English Mace Head. This hollow ball type of mace head was designed to be wedged onto the end of a shaft of wood. Made from iron. Size 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ inches. Dated 13th – 15th century.   

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Spindle Whorls

Spindle Whorls. A spindle whorl is a disc shaped object fitted onto a spindle to increase and maintain the speed of the spin during cloth making. Made from lead. Size 1″ inch. Date unknown.

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Medieval Thimbles

Medieval Thimbles. These thimbles are what’s known as “open top” thimble and a “beehive” thimble. The open top thimble is the oldest design of the two. Made from bronze.  Dated 12th – 15th century.

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A Medieval Axe Head

A Medieval Axe Head. Made from iron. Size 8″ x 2 3/4″ inches. Dated 11th – 15th century. This axe has a makers mark (as seen left).    

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Unknown Clay Ball.

Unknown Clay Ball. Made from a terracotta clay material. Size 2 1/2″ inches. Date unknown. This clay ball was found in the river close to Waltham Abbey, Essex in the early 1970’s. It was one of six balls found there when they were dredging the river. It’s pierced through on six sides and has a sort of white paint on …

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