Iron Age Whorl
Iron Age Whorl
Iron Age Whorl
Iron Age Whorl
Iron Age Whorl
Iron Age Whorl
Iron Age Whorl
Iron Age Whorl
Iron Age Whorl
Iron Age Whorl
Iron Age Whorl
Iron Age Whorl
Iron Age Whorl
Iron Age Whorl
Iron Age Whorl
Iron Age Whorl
Iron Age Whorl
Iron Age Whorl
Iron Age Whorl
Iron Age Whorl
Iron Age Whorl
Iron Age Whorl

Iron Age Whorl

Design and Weight
£14.00
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Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.
*Tax inclusions only apply to UK orders. Local taxes might be applied on receipt of international orders.

Handcrafted Replica Iron Age Spindle Whorl

Details

A spindle whorl is a small weight with a central hole, traditionally placed on a wooden drop spindle. The weight of the whorl gives the spindle momentum when spun, allowing fibres to be twisted into yarn—a vital step in creating textiles.

Drop spindles have been used since prehistoric times and are still used today in many parts of the world. These simple tools helped clothe communities for generations, with their essential form remaining largely unchanged across time and cultures.

We have created our spindle whorls with care and reverence, drawing inspiration from examples unearthed during archaeological excavations and now displayed in museums worldwide. Each one is based on authentic Iron Age designs, reflecting the shapes and sizes used by ancient craftspeople.

Each spindle whorl is hand-formed and carefully decorated, resulting in a tool that is both beautiful and practical—a true fusion of aesthetic charm and everyday functionality, just as the originals would have been.

Materials

Terracotta

Production

As with all of our Museum Quality Replicas, this item has been handmade in Northumberland using traditional techniques and tools inspired by those used in antiquity.

Each spindle whorl is unique. You may not receive the exact item shown in the photograph, but all follow historically accurate forms and are crafted to the same high standard.

Ordering Information

  • ‘Add To Cart’ Items: Ready to ship immediately.

  • ‘Pre-order’ Items: Handmade to order within 90 days. International orders may take slightly longer.

  • If your order includes both ‘Add To Cart’ and ‘Pre-order’ items, we’ll ship everything together once all items are ready.

Postage

All items are sent via second-class postal service. If you would prefer first-class delivery, please contact us for a quote.
Many thanks!

 

SHIPPING

'Add To Cart' items are ready to send straight away. Please be aware that if bought alongside 'Pre-order' items, your order will be sent when all items are ready. 

'Pre-order' items are made to order, and we will dispatch them as soon as we have handcrafted them for you; this usually takes 90 days, but international orders can take a little longer.

We ship our fabulous replicas worldwide.
Shipping costs are worked out during checkout. They are based on where you are in the world and how heavy your parcel is, which can be very variable.

All items are sent using a second-class postal service. If you wish to have an item sent first class, please contact us for a quote. Many Thanks

RETURNS
If you aren't completely satisfied with your Potted History piece, please get in touch to organise a return. Email us at

clare@rothburycreates.co.uk

Then you can send it back at your own cost in an unused condition within 30 days, and we'll refund you for the cost of the item or items returned. If you include your order number with the returned package, that will speed things up. Please leave any original packaging intact.

Our returns address is:
Potted History, Gregory Court, Rothbury, Northumberland, NE65 7SW

PRODUCT VARIATION

Please be aware that due to items being handmade and finished, colour variations will occur during the making process, and each replica will have some differences.  Also, know that the item photographed may not be the one that you receive, and colours can appear differently on different screens.  Please ensure you look at all the images to get a fully formed idea of the item you are ordering as we try to capture the variations within the images we share.  If you prefer a specific colour variation, please contact us before ordering. 

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