[Bonetools] Thames Bone Object

[Charlie Dixon]

Thank you all for the help! It’s much appreciated.

Charlie

On Wed, 22 Nov 2023 at 15:01, François POPLIN <francois.poplin at mnhn.fr>
wrote:

> Cela me fait penser un peu à un étui à aiguilles, et aussi à certains
> manches/poignées d'ombrelle fine. Le bouchon devait être fixe, n'y avait-il
> pas un produit de colmatage noir ("brai de bouleau" = Birkenrindenpech en
> allemand, "birch bark tar" (je ne crois pas)
>
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> *De: *"Charlie Dixon" <charliedixonillustration at gmail.com>
> *À: *"Mailing list for archaeologists of the research group for the study
> of object and waste of bone, antler. ivory and horn." <
> bonetools at listserv.niif.hu>
> *Envoyé: *Mercredi 22 Novembre 2023 15:35:14
> *Objet: *Re: [Bonetools] Thames Bone Object
>
> Interesting, thank you Francois, there is no metal at all - only bone
>
> On Wed, 22 Nov 2023 at 14:32, François POPLIN <francois.poplin at mnhn.fr>
> wrote:
>
>> more ovis than deer
>> the big part is proximal, the opposite has been drilled for roundig
>> inside (=alésage plus que forage)
>> (is there copper in that place ?)
>>
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>> *De: *"Charlie Dixon" <charliedixonillustration at gmail.com>
>> *À: *"Mailing list for archaeologists of the research group for the
>> study of object and waste of bone, antler. ivory and horn." <
>> Bonetools at listserv.niif.hu>
>> *Envoyé: *Mercredi 22 Novembre 2023 14:07:27
>> *Objet: *[Bonetools] Thames Bone Object
>>
>> Hello all,
>>
>>
>> Thank you for welcoming me into the group!
>>
>>
>> I’m a licensed mudlark on the River Thames in London. I found this
>> curious bone object on the south bank of the river recently. It’s hollow
>> and after cleaning out some mud and grit, a small carved bone plug came
>> loose. This can be removed and slotted back in easily. I think the dark
>> colour would suggest something at least a couple of hundred years old. If
>> anyone has any ideas on what it might be, please let me know!
>>
>>
>> I’ve attached photos and please see the attached video for a more
>> in-depth look and a demonstration of how the plug fits in place.
>>
>>
>> Many thanks,
>>
>> Charlie
>>
>>
>>
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>> François POPLIN
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>
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> Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle
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