PUBLIC-059C26: A complete Post Medieval copper-alloy thimble dating to the 17th century.

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THIMBLE

Unique ID: PUBLIC-059C26

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete Post Medieval copper-alloy thimble dating to the 17th century. The thimble has slightly tapering sides leading to a domed peak.The sides and the peak are covered in regularly-spaced sub-circular pits, with a slighty depressed, plain band where the sides meet the dome. The lower part of the thimble (approximately 3mm) has two plain, raised bands, separated by two depressed bands. The inside of the thimble is undecorated. The object is a brassy-golden colour.

This example is similar to Holmes (1988) Dutch type 1 (AD1620-1650). A similar example is also shown in McConnel (1999:11, no.8) which is a late 17th century John Lofting style thimble.

Dimensions: length: 21.36mm; width: 16.61mm; weight: 4.04g

References: McConnel, B. 1999. The Collector's Guide to Thimbles. Bracken Books; London.

Holmes, E. 1988. Sewing Thimbles. Datasheet 9. Finds Research Group 700-1700 Datasbeets 1-24. 1985-1998. Reprographic Unit, University of Oxford.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1620
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 21.36 mm
Width: 16.61 mm
Weight: 4.04 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 17th October 2016

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Secondary 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: Tower Hamlets (London Borough)
Parish or ward: Limehouse (London Borough Ward)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TQ3580
Four figure Latitude: 51.50281974
Four figure longitude: -0.05635779
1:25K map: TQ3580
1:10K map: TQ38SE
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

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Recording Institution: PUBLIC
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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