LON-81B230: A medieval - post medieval copper alloy (brass) ring-type thimble (AD1450- 1620).

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THIMBLE

Unique ID: LON-81B230

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A medieval - post medieval copper alloy (brass) ring-type thimble (AD1450- 1620). The circular holes have been drilled in a pattern of horizontal rings. The walls are straight and the diameter tapers slightly towards the upper edge. There is a seam running vertically. Along the seam there are partial holes and some of the holes adjacent to the seam have been drilled completely through the thickness of the thimble. There is no evidence of a maker's mark.

Dimensions: Diameter at base: 16.82mm; Diameter at peak: 12.94mm; weight: 2.65g.

Reference: Holmes, E. Sewing Thimbles. Datasheet 9. Finds Research Group 700-1700 Datasbeets 1-24. 1985-1998. Reprographic Unit, University of Oxford.

Notes:

Notes: "Ring-type thimbles leave the end of the finger free and are designed for the needle to be pushed with the side of the finger. In general, terms, ring type thimbles are used for heavier work. Tailors traditionally use a ring type thimble" Holmes (1985-1998:datasheet 9)

Class: ring

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1450
Date to: AD 1620

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.65 g
Diameter: 16.82 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st December 2008

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: London (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Greater London Authority (Greater London Authority)
District: City and County of the City of London (London Borough)
Parish or ward: Billingsgate (London Borough Ward)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TQ3380
Four figure Latitude: 51.503293
Four figure longitude: -0.085156
1:25K map: TQ3380
1:10K map: TQ38SW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found whilst searching the Thames foreshore
General landuse: Open fresh water
Specific landuse: Running water

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Recording Institution: LON
Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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