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Description: | A cast copper alloy medieval thimble, probably dating from AD 1200 - 1400. The thimble has a domed top and the remains of two parallel grooves are visible around the base, while the rest of the outer surface of the thimble is covered with small, handmade punch marks. There is an area of loss towards the dome, probably caused through use, which was repaired by applying more copper alloy to the inside of the thimble. The metal is now stable, with an even greenish brown patination. There are numerous examples of similar thimbles on this database, for example SWYOR-2AF796, though the repair makes this example particularly interesting.
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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