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THIMBLE
Unique ID: WILT-8AB9C2
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A fragment of a post medieval silver thimble probably dating to c AD 1620-1650. The fragment comprises the top dome of the thimble and is probably part of a two part thimble (possibly Dutch Type I dating to AD 1620-1650). The fragment comprises a dome which is decorated on the top by seven rows of raised circles each with a punched central hole. The back of the dome is undecorated but there are raised knops where the hole has been punched from the other side. Cf Holmes EF, 1988, Sewing Thimbles in Finds Research Group 700-1700 Datasheet 9, reprinted 1999, Finds Research Group 700-1700.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2015T622
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: MODERN
Date from: Circa AD 1620
Date to: Circa AD 1650
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 3.44 mm
Thickness: 0.81 mm
Weight: 0.56 g
Diameter: 13.84 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SSWM 4375
Treasure case number: 2015T622
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Test Valley (District)
To be known as: Broughton
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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