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Description: | A Medieval copper alloy open thimble in two fragments (AD late 15th century). The base of the thimble is thickened and rounded. The circular pits have been hand-drilled in regular circumferential lines and none of the pits have been drilled completely through illustrating the high quality of this thimble. Two smaller thickened and rounded ribs form a border at the top of the pits. In between the two ribs a heart-shape and circle have been cut out. The upper edge of the thimble is also slightly thickened and rounded and there are regular rectangular cut-aways creating a crenellated appearance.
Geoff Egan suggests there may have been a separate cap to the thimble. There are no maker's marks visible. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Sumnall, Kate - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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