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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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Quartz oil stone.
Quartz | Object #: 1830086
Possibly 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. ...
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Sandstone whetstone.
Sandstone | Object #: 1830101
Concave 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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