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Description: | A solid lead alloy weight in the form of a thimble. It appears that the weight has been formed by pouring lead into a thimble casing then being allowed to cool; the pits of the thimble are evident around the circumference and on the peak of the weight. There are two small imperfections near the peak of the weight, sticking up like ears and possibly from clamping or pinching. These may have been made when removing the casing. The form of the thimble allows the dating of the weight; the pits are regular and even; it is likely that the thimble itself dates from c. AD 1650 - 1850, and therefore the lead cast must also date to this period. Although this object has been described as a weight, it may also be a gaming piece. The object weighs 15.9 grams, or 56 ounces (246 grains).
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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