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THIMBLE
Unique ID: NLM-DFAE26
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Silver
Thimble or Sewing Ring. Cast conical open topped thimble. A foot-ring is formed by two circumferential rouletted bands. Above this, lentoid and swirling zones formed of round and oval punch marks leave an unbordered plain reserve as an undulating line, and a pelta-shaped plaque bordered by punchmarks. A double indented line above this feature separates lower decoration from further punched and plain areas where the scheme is here obscured by wear and damage. The finder reports his attempts at restoration and reshaping have left the object fragile. The object is (now?) unusually tall.
Height: 28mm, Diameter: 16.4mm, Thickness: 0.5mm, Weight: 3.30gms.
Notes:
Compare Thimbles from the Collection of Edward Holmes, Christies South Kensington, 31/5/95, Lot 60 The find dates to later than 1711 and as such falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996.Class: Open Top
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being declared not Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2011T264
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 28 mm
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 3.3 g
Diameter: 16.4 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 31st March 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM17352
Treasure case number: 2011T264
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Hibaldstow
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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