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Description: | An incomplete Medieval to post-Medieval sheet copper-alloy open thimble or 'sewing ring' (c. AD 1450-c. 1550).This thimble is now sub-circular in cross-section and is a heavy duty type as the walls are quite thick. The sides taper inwards from the base towards the top. The outer face has rows of vertical circular and sub-circular indentations.The metal is dull green with a patchy green patina. It is very worn in places and is torn and incomplete at the top and bottom.Height: 16.38mm; width: 19.54mm: thickness: 17.12mm; thickness of walls: 1.15mm. Weight: 4.31g.
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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