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Description: | Cast copper alloy (possibly brass) "bee-hive" or "heavy duty" thimble of later medieval date (1400-1550). The thimble is complete. The thimble is broadly D shaped in plan with a domed top. The base of the rim has a band around the circumference approximately 4 mm thick with a visible seam. The thimble has been bent and distorted most probably in the plough soil, however it is likely that the sides originally tapered to the domed top. The sides have a series of indentations around them that are broadly sub-circular in shape and are uniform in size. These are arranged in horizontal circumferential linear bands which are relatively evenly spaced. The majority of the indentations are filled with soil. The thimble is a dark green colour with an even but slightly abraded patina. Similar thimbles have been dated to the later part of the medieval period (1400-1550) by Edwin Holmes (Sewing Thimbles FRG Datasheet 9). This type, is commonly known as a beehive thimble, however Holmes identifies them as being "heavy duty" in nature and use.The thimble measures 31.7mm high, 29.4mm diameter at the base, the side walls are formed from 2 mm thick metal. The thimble weighs 16.8 grams.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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