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Spindle Long Caption: A relic of Sir John Franklin's last expedition 1845-1848. A copper spindle found near Ross Cairn, Point Victory, King William Island on 2 June 1859 by the McClintock Search Expedition 1857-1859. The spindle is pointed at both ends. One end is square in section the other round with the remains of two attachments. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: AAA2221 Artist: unknown Date: before 1845 Medium: copper Size: 310 mm x 10 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.