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Description: | A fragment of a sheet copper-alloy open thimble or 'sewing ring' of late Medieval to early Post Medieval date (c. AD 1450-1600). The fragment is hemispherical in plan with sides that taper inwardly in width from the base to the top. The outer surface of the sewing ring has a series of sub-circular indentations arranged in five irregular rows; one has pierced through the thimble wall. This fragment is a dark green colour overall, with lighter corrosion product visible within the indentations.This fragment measures 18mm in diameter, with a height of 10.4mm and a thickness of 1.4mm. It weighs 1.75 grams.
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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