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THIMBLE
Unique ID: SUR-FC437D
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete post medieval silver thimble, now slightly distorted and damaged. The thimble comprises three parts: the dome, the sides, and a separate rim which is now sprung open. The sides bear a heart-shaped cartouche framed by pellets which contains the inscribed owner's initials DS in seriffed capitals. The cartouche is accosted by foliate forms on the right and left. Above the cartouche is an oval stamp bearing the initials of the maker IS. The pits on both sides and dome are formed in a grid.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2015T502
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1650
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2015T502
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: South Oxfordshire (District)
Parish or ward: Bix and Assendon (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SU7184
Four figure Latitude: 51.55043222
Four figure longitude: -0.97741416
1:25K map: SU7184
1:10K map: SU78SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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