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Description: | Complete cast copper alloy thimble. This object is circular in plan and domed in section with a slightly pointed crown. The circumference of the open end has a defined rim with two parallel incised lines around. The rim is vertically split at one point, for about 2mm, though the split is closed. The open end is slightly bent out of its true circle. The crown does not have a bare circular portion, but is completely covered with hand punched dots. The rest of the thimble is covered with concentric circles of similarly hand-punched dots that continue all the way to the rim. The punched dots are of similar size, but the pattern of rings is not uniform. The original surface survives with a dark green patina. However, the surface is damaged and exposed patches are browny red with corrosion. The thimble seems to be formed from a double layer of metal, evidenced at the underside of the rim, It is 22.4mm long, has a rim diameter of 23.36mm. It weighs 12.03g. It is similar to Holmes??s Heavy duty type C (Finds Research Group Datasheet 9), and as such dates from the 15th to mid 16th century. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | McDonald, Caroline - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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