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Description: | A copper alloy thimble of Post Medieval date, about AD 1500 - 1600. The thimble is flattened and the top is missing. It has a plain rim with a plain band of undecorated metal above it. The pits are circular, probably hand drilled, and are arranged in a spiral; a feature found by the 16th century (Holmes, Finds Research Group Datasheet). Some pits have corroded through. The thimble is 29.3mm wide, 20.3mm tall and 6.3mm thick. The walls are 0.6 - 1mm thick. 4.21g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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