ID:QZP40_2471_VOLXII_P266DESCRIPTION:These are two examples of fishermen's sink stones from Shetland. The larger of the two is of sandstone while the smaller is a beach stone. Grooves have been cut into the stones to allow fishing cord to be tied securely to them. The larger of the two stones is 8 inches (20cm) long and weighs 43oz (1.2kg). The smaller stone is 5 inches (13cm) long and weighs 11oz (0.3kg).
This illustration was taken from 'Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. Vol XII, Part I' (1876-77)PLACENAME:WallsDISTRICT:ShetlandDATE OF IMAGE:1876PERIOD:1860sSOURCE:Highland LibrariesCOLLECTION:Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (illustrations)Asset ID:31635KEYWORDS:
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