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THIMBLE
Unique ID: WMID-5CB6A4
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Description: Post-Medieval silver thimble with a missing crown and split down the length of the thimble. Waffle shaped indentations around the body and three broad interlacing circles with a median line of circular punch marks. There is a plain border around the base with an inscription that reads: 'MEE-REMEMBER'
Dimensions:
Height: 23.04mm
Width: 19.13mm
Weight: 6.1g
Discussion:
Similar examples can be found from Ilminster, Somerset (TAR 2004, p.300, fig. 335, 2004 T438) and Carew, Pembrokeshire (TAR 2008, p.360, fig. 432, 08.12).
Consequently, 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.
Janina Parol
Assistant Treasure Registrar
British Museum
A silver post-medieval thimble of 16th century date. Treasure case.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Donated to museum after being declared Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2011T190
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 23.04 mm
Width: 19.13 mm
Weight: 6.1 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 20th March 2011
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2011T190
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Staffordshire (County)
District: Lichfield (District)
To be known as: Whittington
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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