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THIMBLE
Unique ID: YORYM-CE4643
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A complete silver thimble of post-medieval date. The surface of the thimble is decorated with a series of regular, circular indentations though those on the top appear less regular. A narrow, plain band runs around the opening. A large inscribed letter "H" is present within a floral border above which is probably the owner's initial. There is also a smaller stamped maker's mark "SP". The bordered area is flanked by two bird-like figures.
The inside of the thimble is undecorated.
The thimble has been bent out of shape and a worn break is present at the opening.
Notes:
Numerous thimbles are recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme each year. A similar example can be seen on the PAS database: HESH-8367F6, Treasure case 2004 T271.In terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
Compare 'Thimbles from the collection of Edwin Holmes', Christie's South Kensington, London, 31st May 1995, lot 92 for a child's thimble.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2010T758
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 19.1 mm
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 5 g
Diameter: 16.2 mm
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2010T758
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: York (Unitary Authority)
District: York (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Naburn
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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