✅ SOLVED Spindle Whorl or something else?

[Appalachian Woodsman]

Is this a lead spindle whorl?

Found in a field on a property that was an Indian Trading Post and later saw CW occupation.

Dime used for size reference.
Slight convexity/concavity to the shape. Came up a 48 on AT MAX.

 

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[villagenut]

Looks like a lead washer

 

[Ocean7]

Is this a lead spindle whorl?

Found in a field on a property that was an Indian Trading Post and later saw CW occupation.

it could be but I'm no expert on them. I will say that I've found musket balls with that kind of white patina along side coins from early 1800's. It certainly has some age to it.

 

[Tony in SC]

Lead washers were used where a seal was needed. A spindle whirl would be much larger so it would have the momentum to actually spin.

 

[pepperj]

Is this a lead spindle whorl?

Found in a field on a property that was an Indian Trading Post and later saw CW occupation.

Dime used for size reference.
Slight convexity/concavity to the shape. Came up a 48 on AT MAX.

Lead washers were used where a seal was needed. A spindle whirl would be much larger so it would have the momentum to actually spin.

I agree with Tony's explanation.
Here are some Whorls and hem weights.
Having no center, your recovery is a washer.

 

[Appalachian Woodsman]

I agree with Tony's explanation.

Here are some Whorls and hem weights.

Having no center, your recovery is a washer.

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