Viking Age Whetstone and Spindle Whorl Collection

9th-11th century AD. A mixed group of four artefacts comprising a pierced, wedge-shaped whetstone; three glass spindle whorls, lentoid-section and carinated. 99 grams total, 27-98mm (1 - 4"). From the

9th-12th century AD. A group of seventeen pink serpentine spindle whorls. 146 grams, 15-32mm (1/2 - 1 1/4"). From an old German collection, formed in the 1990s. [17, No Reserve]

Bronze Age, 3200-1200 B.C. A white limestone(?) plano-convex spindle whorl with central hole. 5.41 grams, 24 mm (1 in.). Acquired in Jerusalem, Israel, in the 1980s. From the collection of Ibrahim Kar

Late Iron Age, 11th-6th century B.C. A dark grey stone spindle whorl of conical form. 8.35 grams, 23 mm (7/8 in.). Acquired in Jerusalem, Israel, in 1988. From the collection of Ibrahim Kara with refe

Iron Age I, 12th-11th century B.C. A stone spindle whorl with domed profile, incised line around the rim. 7.5 grams, 25 mm (1 in.). Acquired in Jerusalem, Israel, in 1986. From the collection of Ibrah

Late Iron Age II, 12th-6th century B.C. A green stone spindle whorl of conical form. 12.19 grams, 35 mm (1 3/8 in.). Acquired in Jerusalem, Israel, in the 1980s. From the collection of Ibrahim Kara wi

1st-2nd century AD. A mixed group of eight glass spindle whorls including examples executed in white, blue, yellow, and green glass. See The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession numbers 74.51.340, 17

9th-11th century AD. A mixed group of spindle whorls in glass, stone and ceramic of mainly biconical profile. 240 grams total, 20-45mm (3/4 - 1 3/4"). Property of a London businessman, from his grandf

8th-12th century AD. A group of nine steatite loom weights in a purple colour; one pottery weight in buff colour, and one green glass weight. 119 grams, 19-29mm (1/2 - 1 1/4"). Property of a European

Circa 15th century A.D. and later. Offering a variety of types of spindle whorl, including biconical, facetted and plano-convex forms, including examples possibly displaying worn decorative motifs. 49

Mainly 10th-15th century AD. A mixed group of mainly biconical and discoid spindle whorls comprising ceramic, limestone, lead and other examples; some featuring geometric motifs. 240 grams total, 16-4

Spanning from the Hellenistic era to the Viking age, this collection of 80 pieces offers a panorama of ancient beadwork. The sizes vary from a delicate 6mm to a substantial 70mm, showcasing the extens

9th-11th century A.D. Mainly openwork plaques bird-shaped with voids and low-relief detailing. Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.LXXXI, for types. 17.2 gram

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, La Tolita, Tumoco Spindle Whorls (35) c. 600 BC-200 AD. Size 12-30 mm. Lot of 35 ancient Pottery clay Spindle whorls. Provenance: Ex Collection of Joseph John Batelka 1970's.

Lot of 10 Ancient Roman Stone Spindles c.2nd century AD. size 14 - 22 mm. Lot of 10 stone spindle whorls. Ex Private NYC collection. acquired in the London Market.

10th-11th century A.D. Comprising: one domed disc with granulation and central cell; one gilt disc with kolovrat spinning-wheel motif; one dirhem Arabic coin with applied ribbed loop; one cast disc wi

9th-11th century A.D. Comprising: two with voids and median arrowhead; one with void and lobe; one with central boss, punched; one a dirham. Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija

Lot of 15 Ancient Roman Stone Spindle , 100BC - 100AD collection of stone Spindle Whorls of different shape and form. Size :3.8 cm - 1.5 cm Provenance: Ex NY collector.

Lot of 15 Ancient Roman Stone Spindle , 100BC - 100AD collection of stone Spindle Whorls of different shape and form. Size :3.8 cm - 1.5 cm Provenance: Ex NY collector.

Lot of 15 Ancient Roman Stone Spindle, 100BC - 100AD collection of stone Spindle Whorls of different shape and form. Size :3.8 cm - 1.5 cm Provenance: Ex NY collection.

**Originally Listed At $250** Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Manabi culture, ca. 500 BCE to 500 CE. A fine collection of 38 pottery spindle whorl beads that are arranged into an enticing and wearable form. S

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, Western Mexico, Colima, Nayarit, or Jalisco to Aztec culture, ca. 300 BCE to 1500 CE. A large collection of 76 pottery spindle whorls for spinning maguey and c

Lot Of Large Display Boxes Of Pottery Fragments, Stone Points, And Spindle Whorls From Madden Lake. From the collection of Dr. Peterson in Deland Fl. Prior to Deland, Dr. Peterson lived in Panama for

Lot of 13 Ancient Pre Columbian Equadorian Spindle Whorls c. 600 BC-200 AD. Size 1 - 1 7/8 inches wide. Fine collection of 13 Pottery spindle whorls some with incised decoration. Provenance: Ex Dr Arn