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Wine bottle seal of the Arms of Graemsay, dated 1730.
ID: A112
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Receipt given by Alexander Graha, of Stromness for a donation towards expenses of action against the Royal Burgh of Kirkwall.
ID: A113
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Small lead spout from a still
ID: A114

Witch stone, used by an old woman in Orphir as a witches stone for rubbing along the spine of cattle refusing to give milk; it was supposed to have the special charm of making the cows give more mi

ID: A115
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Stone kirnin ball.
ID: A116
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Stone lamp
ID: A117
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Stone lamp for carrying in the hand.
ID: A118

Glass linen smoother. Found in hillock at Howe, Orkney.

ID: A119

Flat circular stone, pierced with 4 holes. Used for twisting wool.

ID: A120
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Stone lamp triangular in shape. Presented by the Rev. J. R. Anderson of Hoy, 1934.
ID: A121