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Description: | A complete copper alloy thimble of medieval date. The thimble has a circular base, which has been bent out of shape as a result of its deposition, from which the sides taper inwards and curve towards the top where they form the crown, creating a dome. The thimble is decorated with irregular pits in continuing spiralling rings from the centre of the crown towards the base where they terminate.The metal has a mid brownish-green patina and is worn. The thimble is 15.6mm in height, 22.3mm in diameter, 1.2mm thick and weighs 4.4g.
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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