Skip to main content
6 Winding Blocks
6 Winding Blocks
6 Winding Blocks

6 Winding Blocks

Associated (The Scottish Granite Works, 1919 - 1981)
Date1950-1980
Object NameBlock
Mediummetal
ClassificationsGranite Industry
DimensionsOverall: Length: 5 cm, Width: 3.5 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1981 by D Ruddiman Ltd.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS004669
Keywords
About MeSix cast metal blocks used by a mason to "wind down" a stone, meaning to position a stone and level it. "Winding" simply means out of line or twisted.

The stone is placed on four blocks at the corners and straight edges or squares are laid across blocks. The mason then looks long the top edge of the stone for level and works the stone where it is found to be high.
Exhibitions
Image Not Available for Workman's Number Tag or Token
Workman's Number Tag or Token
D. Ruddiman Ltd.
Image Not Available for Workman's Number Tag or Token
Workman's Number Tag or Token
D. Ruddiman Ltd.
Image Not Available for Workman's Number Tag or Token
Workman's Number Tag or Token
D. Ruddiman Ltd.
Image Not Available for Workman's Number Tag or Token
Workman's Number Tag or Token
D. Ruddiman Ltd.
Image Not Available for Workman's Number Tag or Token
Workman's Number Tag or Token
D. Ruddiman Ltd.
Image Not Available for Workman's Number Tag or Token
Workman's Number Tag or Token
D. Ruddiman Ltd.
Image Not Available for Workman's Number Tag or Token
Workman's Number Tag or Token
D. Ruddiman Ltd.
Image Not Available for Workman's Number Tag or Token
Workman's Number Tag or Token
D. Ruddiman Ltd.
Image Not Available for Workman's Number Tag or Token
Workman's Number Tag or Token
D. Ruddiman Ltd.
Image Not Available for Workman's Number Tag or Token
Workman's Number Tag or Token
D. Ruddiman Ltd.
Image Not Available for Workman's Number Tag or Token
Workman's Number Tag or Token
D. Ruddiman Ltd.
Image Not Available for Workman's Number Tag or Token
Workman's Number Tag or Token
D. Ruddiman Ltd.
Image Not Available for Workman's Number Tag or Token
Workman's Number Tag or Token
D. Ruddiman Ltd.
Image Not Available for Workman's Number Tag or Token
Workman's Number Tag or Token
D. Ruddiman Ltd.
Image Not Available for Workman's Number Tag or Token
Workman's Number Tag or Token
D. Ruddiman Ltd.
Image Not Available for Workman's Number Tag or Token
Workman's Number Tag or Token
D. Ruddiman Ltd.
Image Not Available for Workman's Number Tag or Token
Workman's Number Tag or Token
D. Ruddiman Ltd.
Image Not Available for Workman's Number Tag or Token
Workman's Number Tag or Token
D. Ruddiman Ltd.
Image Not Available for Workman's Number Tag or Token
Workman's Number Tag or Token
D. Ruddiman Ltd.
Image Not Available for Workman's Number Tag or Token
Workman's Number Tag or Token
D. Ruddiman Ltd.
Image Not Available for Workman's Number Tag or Token
Workman's Number Tag or Token
D. Ruddiman Ltd.
Image Not Available for Workman's Number Tag or Token
Workman's Number Tag or Token
D. Ruddiman Ltd.
Image Not Available for Workman's Number Tag or Token
Workman's Number Tag or Token
D. Ruddiman Ltd.
Image Not Available for Workman's Number Tag or Token
Workman's Number Tag or Token
D. Ruddiman Ltd.