Whorl Collection

Fingerprint types, 17th century
Fingerprint types. 19th-century artwork showing three of the fingerprint types (arch, loop and whorl) identified by British scientist Francis Galton (1822-1911), who wrote on the subject from 1888

Nautilus pompilius, common nautilus
A section through a common nautilus (Nautilus pompiius) showing the internal divisions into chambers and siphuncles

Jewellery, The West Yorkshire Hoard (gold)
2771120 Jewellery, The West Yorkshire Hoard (gold) by Anglo-Saxon; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; (add.info)

Whorl-leaf watermilfoil, Myriophyllum verticillatum
Whorl-leaf watermilfoil or whorled water-milfoil, Myriophyllum verticillatum. Miriofillo verticillato. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle

False fiddleleaf, Hydrolea spinosa. Idrolea spinosa. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science

The Thumb print frock by Peter Russell
Miss Eileen ( Babs ) Lamb, posed in a dress decorated with thumb prints designed by Peter Russell. Date: 1933

Niello Ring, The West Yorkshire Hoard (gold)
2771123 Niello Ring, The West Yorkshire Hoard (gold) by Anglo-Saxon; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; (add.info)

Large Filigree Ring, The West Yorkshire Hoard (gold)
2771122 Large Filigree Ring, The West Yorkshire Hoard (gold) by Anglo-Saxon; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; (add.info)

Spindle Whorl, The West Yorkshire Hoard (iron)
2771125 Spindle Whorl, The West Yorkshire Hoard (iron) by Anglo-Saxon; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; (add.info)

Garnet Ring, The West Yorkshire Hoard (gold)
2771119 Garnet Ring, The West Yorkshire Hoard (gold) by Anglo-Saxon; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; (add.info)

Small filigree ring, The West Yorkshire Hoard (gold)
2771124 Small filigree ring, The West Yorkshire Hoard (gold) by Anglo-Saxon; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; (add.info)

Ingot, The West Yorkshire Hoard (gold)
2771121 Ingot, The West Yorkshire Hoard (gold) by Anglo-Saxon; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; (add.info)

Purple Lupine, USA

Pink Lupine, USA

salvia verticillata purple rain, purple lilac sage, purple subject
Salvia verticillata Purple rain Purple lilac sage Purple subject

salvia cultivar, salvia, blue subject
Salvia cultivar Salvia Blue subject

Spinning in ancient Greece. From a contemporary print c. 1935
Spinning in ancient Greece. From a contemporary print c.1935

Helicoprion with tooth whorl and Xenacanthus, prehistoric shark.. Both became extinct in the Triassic. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by F

Helicoprion, with ammonites
Helicoprion. Artwork of the prehistoric shark Helicoprion swimming among ammonites. This genus of shark existed from the late Carboniferous period (280 million years ago)

Patten on a bronze jar, Fujian, China

Picture No. 11675200
Christmas Tree Worms. Date:

Picture No. 11072881
Tower Shell on black sand on night dive Jahir dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Tower Shell

USA, Oregon. Stump pattern on beach. Credit as: Nancy Rotenberg / Jaynes Gallery / Danita Delimont
USA, Oregon. Stump pattern on beach. Credit as: Nancy Rotenberg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Close-up of red rose

RSR 2 / 6th Battalion, Making material for suttringees, Ferozepore 1917
Royal Sussex Regiment Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: RSR Uncat Acc 3284 Vol 1 2/6th Batt/133 1917 Postcard

Placenticeras meekei (Ammonite) shell showing whorl profile, Cretaceous era

Fossilised Douvilleiceras mammilatum (Ammonite) shell, early Cretaceous era

Archimediella pontoni (Turritella) shell, Pliocene era

Fossilised Clavithes shell (a type of sea snail), Palaeocene-Pliocene period

Gastropods - Cirsotrema: Cirsotrema lamellosum (Wentletrap shell), Pliocene era

Spindle whorl, from necropolis of Chiavari, Province of Genoa, Italy
Prehistory, Italy, Bronze Age. Spindle whorls. From Chiavari necropolis, province of Genoa

Robin redbreast triton (Cymatium rubeculum) shells

Opeatostoma pseudodon, overhead and underside view of Thorn Latirus shell and Operculum, solid squat shell, inflated body whorl, with light and dark brown, white stripes

Melongena patula, overhead and underside view of Pacific Crown Conch Shell, with short pointed spire with large body whorl, shiny red brown exterior with cream interior and large smooth lip

Powiss tibia (Tibia powisi) shells

Gastropods - Rimella: Rimella fissurella (Beak shell), Eocene era

Shinbone tibia (Tibia fusus) shells and operculum

Olivancillaria gibbosa, overhead and underside view of Swollen Olive Shell, short spire, ovate body whorl, light and dark brown with white spots and squiggles, smooth surface

Angaria vicdani, top view of Victor Dans Dephinula Shell, with large body whorl and short spire, with long thin spines encircling the shell, soft pink orange in colour

Bloodsucker mitre (Vexillum sanguisugum) shells

Space portal, artwork
Space portal. Computer artwork of a spaceship about to go through a space portal

Mollusc
Plate 2 by J Drouet from his Etudes sur les naiades de la France, Vol. 2, 1857

Aegocrioceras quadratus, ammonite
This Lower Cretaceous crytocone ammonite displays whorls which do not touch each other but form an open spiral

Collection of shells
Plate 83 from Albertus Sebas Thesaurus, Vol 3, (1758)

Vertigo sp. marsh whorl snails
No.14 V. antivertigo, No.15 V. moulinsiana, No.16 V. pygmaea, No.19 V. pusilla, No.20 V. anguistor, No.21 V. edentula. Plate 4 from The Collectors Manual of British Shells by L E Adams (1896)

Prolecanites compressus, goniatite

Ammonite, scaphites nodosus
A Cretaceous ammonite from Badlands, South Dakota, USA. This specimen retains much of its original shell giving it a beautiful pearly lustre

Desmoulia conglobata, gastropod
A cross-section of a desmoulia conglobata shell specimen

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"Exploring the Intricate Whorls: From Fingerprints to Fossils and Jewellery" Intriguingly diverse, whorls have fascinated humanity for centuries. In the realm of fingerprints, distinct patterns like loops, arches, and whorls emerged as early as the 17th century, aiding in identification. Just as captivating are natural wonders such as the Nautilus pompilius with its graceful shell adorned by intricate whorl designs. Delving further into prehistoric marvels, we encounter ancient creatures like Helicoprion boasting a toothy spiral-shaped whorl that once ruled the seas alongside Xenacanthus. These fascinating fossils offer glimpses into Earth's enigmatic past. Shifting our focus to human craftsmanship, jewellery from The West Yorkshire Hoard captivates with its golden treasures. Among them lies a Niello Ring showcasing delicate filigree work and an exquisite Large Filigree Ring adorned with ornate whorl motifs. A Spindle Whorl crafted from iron stands out for its functional beauty while a Garnet Ring exudes elegance through its rich red gemstone set within an intricately designed gold band. Not limited to precious metals alone, nature also presents us with botanical wonders featuring mesmerizing whorls. The Whorl-leaf watermilfoil (Myriophyllum verticillatum) showcases lush green foliage arranged in perfect circular patterns while False fiddleleaf (Hydrolea spinosa) surprises us with spiky leaves forming unique whirlpool-like shapes. Even fashion embraces this enchanting motif; Peter Russell's Thumb print frock captures attention with bold thumbprint-inspired swirls adorning fabric that flows gracefully around the wearer. From scientific discoveries to artistic expressions and natural phenomena, these examples demonstrate how "whorl" permeates various aspects of our world – inviting us to appreciate their beauty and unravel their mysteries.