Sink stones from Walls, Shetland

Sink stones from Walls, Shetland

ID: QZP40_2471_VOLXII_P266 DESCRIPTION: 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: Walls DISTRICT: Shetland DATE OF IMAGE: 1876 PERIOD: 1860s SOURCE: Highland Libraries COLLECTION: Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (illustrations) Asset ID: 31635 KEYWORDS: