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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy thimble of post-medieval date. The thimble is circular in cross-section, tapering towards a slightly domed top. The thimble is decorated with regular sub-circular pits in concentric rings from the crown towards the base and the top is has circular pits in a gird pattern. Part of the side of the thimble is damaged with worn breaks. The thimble is filled with soil from its deposition.The metal has a dark greenish-brown patina and is worn. The thimble is 19.3mm in height, 17.3mm in diameter, 1.3mm thick and weighs 7.4g.
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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