Whetstone and rubber

Whetstone and rubber used for sharpening.
Object no :
SQAM009n
Collection :
James R Wilson
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
(whetstone) L 160mm, W 18mm, H 16mm; (rubber) L 103mm, W 71mm, H 35mm
Materials :
stone
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
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