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Mill Stone / Mill Wheel
Athey Antiques
for sale €322     $349
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Athey Antiques

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Mill Stone / Mill Wheel

19th century
For Sale by Athey Antiques
Description

Large 19th century mill stone / mill wheel.

With wear commensurate with age, this super piece is nicely weathered and would make a great addition to any garden.

Diameter 28" 72 cm

depth 4.25" 11 cm

All sizes approximate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Athey Antiques has dated this Antique Sandstone Millstone Wheel to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1133541
Dealers Internal Reference
ath3724
Description
Large 19th century mill stone / mill wheel.
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With wear commensurate with age, this super piece is nicely weathered and would make a great addition to any garden.
Athey Antiques

Diameter 28" 72 cm

depth 4.25" 11 cm

All sizes approximate.

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Antique Sandstone Millstone Wheel to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1133541
Dealers Internal Ref
ath3724
Athey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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A circular hand-carved stone millstone featuring a square central aperture, concentric grooved circles, and a weathered moss-covered surface.
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Archive I A circular hand-carved stone millstone featuring a square central aperture, concentric grooved circles, and a weathered moss-covered surface.

Mill Stone / Mill Wheel

Archive II A circular hand-carved stone millstone featuring a square central aperture, concentric grooved circles, and a weathered moss-covered surface. View II
Archive III A circular hand-carved stone millstone featuring a square central aperture, concentric grooved circles, and a weathered moss-covered surface. View III
Archive IV A circular hand-carved stone millstone featuring a square central aperture, concentric grooved circles, and a weathered moss-covered surface. View IV
Archive V A circular hand-carved stone millstone featuring a square central aperture, concentric grooved circles, and a weathered moss-covered surface. View V
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Athey Antiques
Telephone 01665 604229 or 07836 718350
Location
Castle Corner
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/athey
Verified Since Dec 2010
Items For Sale 122
Items Sold 2,089
Athey Antiques
Verified Since Dec 2010
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Location: Castle Corner, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1JQ, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/athey
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A circular hand-carved stone millstone featuring a square central aperture, concentric grooved circles, and a weathered moss-covered surface.
Mill stone / mill wheel
Ref: SA1133541
A circular hand-carved stone millstone featuring a square central aperture, concentric grooved circles, and a weathered moss-covered surface.
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A millstone is a large circular stone used in watermills, windmills, or horsepower mills to grind grains such as wheat, barley, or rye into flour. Used in pairsa stationary bedstone and a rotating runner stonetheir cut grooves or furrows processed raw crops through weight and friction.

Historic millstones were typically hand-carved from dense, hard-wearing sedimentary rocks such as millstone grit, sandstone, quartz conglomerate, or French burr stone. The selected stone required high tensile strength to endure continuous abrasive contact without disintegrating into processed flour.

Authentic period millstones show signs of hand-chiselled surface dressing, concentric or radial furrow patterns, and a central square or rectangular drive hole termed the eye. Genuine age is evidenced by uneven wear around the operational surface, natural weathering, lichen growth, and oxidation from environmental exposure.

In outdoor landscapes, millstones serve as rustic garden features, water fountain bases, or set into stone paving as historic focal points. Indoors, smaller millstones can be mounted on bespoke metal stands as sculptural art or integrated into custom table bases.

Natural stone requires minimal maintenance but should be kept clear of heavy debris. To clean, use a soft bristle brush and plain water, avoiding aggressive chemical cleaners or high-pressure power washers that can strip historic lichens, patination, or delicate tool marks.
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