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Description: | A copper alloy thimble which is probably early post medieval in date. It is 13.4mm high and has an external diameter of 18.5mm. The thimble has an open top but it is likely that it is a broken thimble of two-part construction rather than a sewing ring (Geake 2001). The rim is extensively thickened. There are six horizontal rows of deep circular indentations on the side. In two areas on the side, the bottom four rows of indentations have become blurred, forming diagonal furrows instead of distinct holes. It is not clear whether this is due to wear or whether they were formed during the manufacturing process. There is a plain band round the top. The metal is in good condition with light brown powdery corrosion products in the indentations. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Cooper, Amy - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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