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THIMBLE
Unique ID: NMS-9D0DB7
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver thimble, now distorted and torn. The border around the opening consists of a plain band below a ribbed band. The sides and slightly domed top of the thimble are covered with annulets, apart from a small rectangular field directly above the border through which the thimble is torn, and which was probably intended for engraving initials which have now either been worn away or were never present.
Notes:
Date: 17th century
The age and precious metal content of this item therefore qualify it as treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2009T50
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1600
Date to: AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 19 mm
Weight: 5.84 g
Diameter: 14 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st January 2009 - Saturday 31st January 2009
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Treasure case number: 2009T50
Materials and construction
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