Whetstone made of sandstone.
Stone, unid | Object #: 1694266
Tool used to sharpen metal implements. Similar to one found in the House for Families (40BB).
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Tool used to sharpen metal implements. Similar to one found in the House for Families (40BB).
Explore This ItemPossibly similar to "Turkey Oyl Stone" Washington orders in 1759. Oil stones are whetstones, used for sharpening or honing, novaculite-rich from area of Ottoman empire http://www.popularwoodworking.com/article/what-is-an-oilstone-2. Appears broken along 3 faces with 3 original faces. Tapers in profile…
Explore This ItemConcave sides from excessive use of sharpening many tools. Thin groove along one face for the sharpening of a tool. Iron corrosion surrounding groove. Appears similar to Aquia sandstone quarried locally for Mansion foundation and early outbuildings on the estate.
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