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THIMBLE

Unique ID: LIN-1634EC

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A modern silver thimble with closed domed top. The thimble is decorated with three bands of machine-made flower motifs. The base of the thimble is decorated with the stamped number 15, followed by a rectangular band containing the letters HC & S Ltd. To the right of this is a sub-rectangular stamp containing a lion, a shield-shaped stamp containing three objects, and finally a square stamp containing the letter G. The thimble was made in Chester in 1870.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MODERN
Period from: MODERN
Period to: MODERN
Date from: Circa AD 1870
Date to: Circa AD 1870

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Height: 21 mm
Weight: 3.96 g
Diameter: 18 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: North Kesteven (District)
To be known as: Ruskington area

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: LIN
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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