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Description: | A complete cast copper alloy thimble of medieval date. The thimble has a circular base from which the sides taper inwards and curve towards the top where they form the crown, creating a dome. The thimble is decorated with drilled pits in continuing spiralling rings from the crown to the base. The inside of the thimble is undecorated.The metal has a mid brownish-green patina and is worn. The thimble is 17.7mm in height, 20mm in diameter, 1.2mm thick and weighs 4.6g.
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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