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Description: | A cast copper alloy medieval thimble, probably dating from AD 1200 - 1400. The thimble is of the 'beehive' type, with a domed top. The remains of a narrow groove is visible around the base, while the rest of the outer surface of the thimble is covered with small, handmade punch marks (with the exception of the tip of the dome, which is unmarked). There is an area of damage where corrosion has caused thinning of the metal and two small areas of loss, though the metal is now stable. There are numerous examples of similar thimbles on this database, for example SWYOR-2AF796.
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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