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Description: | A cast copper alloy thimble, of medieval date. The rim is unthickened and there is a band at the base of the thimble which is undecorated. There is an incised line above this band and above that, covering the rest of the thimble sides and top, is covered in a series of circular indentations. The indentations run in vertical rows. There is no other decoration. The thimble has short, slightly flared sides and a slightly flattened top to give a 'beehive' shape. The object is in good condition, there is little corrosion on the exterior, with slightly more of the powdery patina on the interior. The object is complete, weighs 7 grams, measures 16.72mm in diameter, 14.70mm in height and is 1.78mm thick. The shape and decoration suggests the thimble is of 14th century date. A parallel can be seen in find number BH-89E986.
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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