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Description: | A cast copper alloy early post-medieval thimble. The thimble is circular in shape and has a elongated domed profile with a flattish top. The base of the thimble has an un-thickened rim, but has evidence of a single indented band 2mm from the base. The surface indentations spiral towards the top of the thimble and are circular in shape, there is no evidence of a makers mark. The thimble is complete. There is some surface wear on the object, particularly around the top and the base. The surface is light brownish-green in colour. The thimble dates to 1500-1650.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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