Record ID: KENT-D2BD1E
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead probable palm guard from the Post-Medieval period dating to c.AD 1500-1800. Description: The object is tear drop shape in plan with a convex face and a flat face. The object has a slight flange/ledge halfway along the convex side towards the point. The flatter side is mostly level save for slight dip in th emiddl but displays a number of marks, probably from use. These include cirucalr and linear scars. The entire object is a pale off-white colour, except where there are scratches where the underlining lead is visible Measurements: 53.24mm long, 34.64mm …
Created on: Thursday 11th November 2021
Last updated: Thursday 11th November 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-A38646
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver composite thimble with decoration and initials. Description: The thimble survives to its full height and is formed from a decorative sheet forming the body and small soldered on crown. The body has die stamped annulet pits on the body and small drilled or stamped circular pits on the crown Below the area of annulet pits is a plain basal band between two decorative bands of threaded/hatched lines. The plain band has the owners initials VH scratched in block capitals. There is a mark stamped in a shield cartouche on this band to which appears to mimic datemar…
Created on: Wednesday 18th December 2019
Last updated: Friday 7th May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-E2FEF1
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver post-medieval composite thimble with decoration and inscription. Dating c.1625-1700. Description: The thimble survives as the squashed body of the thimble, the crown being missing entirely. This part of the thimble was formed from decorated and engraved sheet silver. The thimble has typical punched pits in two square panels. There is a decorative plain chevron band formed from two plain diagonal lines through the fields of pits. Below the panel is an inscription reading .FEARE. GOD. With a small incised rim below. The lettering for the inscription is hea…
Created on: Friday 27th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 7th May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepherdswell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-6313C9
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver thimble dating to the Post-Medieval period, c. 1600-1700. Description: The thimble is of two piece construction, consisting a sheet metal wall soldered together at one edge and a separate domed crown soldered to the top of the sides. The latter have split down their original joining point, though the thimble remains intact despite this. The base of the thimble is sub-oval in plan due to slight distortion. The walls are decorated with square dimples and on each side two flat bands of half crescents connected with small rectangles. There is a plain band at th…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2019
Last updated: Monday 14th December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hadlow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-97BBE1
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete early post-Medieval copper alloy closed (domed) thimble, dating to the period c. 1500 - 1600. Description: The thimble has a domed apex with slightly flaring sides. The drilled, circular pits are arranged neatly in a spiral pattern starting from the bottom and continues anti-clockwise in 7 tiers up the walls to a slight shoulder at the top. Running around the base is an incised border. Measurements: 19.62mm high, 19mm in diameter (at the base) and 6.56g in weight. Discussion: This thimble likely dates to the 16th century, as prior to this point thimbles from Nuremb…
Created on: Thursday 24th January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 24th January 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-2284B9
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy probable palm guard from the Post-Medieval period dating to c.AD 1500-1800. Description: The object is tear drop shape in plan with a convex face and a flat face. The object has a slight tab at one side of the point and maybe a cast floor. Both upper and lower surfaces have a a large number of incised concentric circles likely cuase via use. Additionally the flat face is has a slight concave dip in the centre and some scratches. The entire object is a pale off-white colour, except where there are scratches where the underlining lead is visible Measure…
Created on: Wednesday 19th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 27th September 2018
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Record ID: KENT-396D78
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead probable palm guard from the Post-Medieval period dating to c.AD 1500-1800. Description: The object is ovoid and D-shaped in cross-section with a s slight amount of dishing on the 'flat' side. It is heavily marked on both surfaces and remains rough.. It is a mottled dark off-whire colour on both sides. Dimensions: Length 43.75mm, width 30.93mm, thickness 9.8mm and weight 74.86g. Discussion: Palm guards were for use by a leather worker or sail maker to protect the palm whilst stitching and a large number have been reported tot he PAS see similar: KENT-6E79…
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 19th September 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-90B509
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete slightly worn and squashed early Post-Medieval copper alloy closed (domed) thimble, likely dating to the period c. 1500 - 1600. Description: The thimble has a domed apex with slightly flaring sides. The triangular pits are arranged neatly in a spiral pattern starting from the bottom annd continuines anti-clockwise in 7 tiers up the walls to a slight shoulder at the top. Running around the base is an incised border. Measurements: 21.83mm high, 21.42mm wide and 6.03g in weight. Discussion: This thimble likely dates to the 16th century and originates in France. With F…
Created on: Monday 25th September 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 27th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-A15411
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy medieval or post-medieval sewing ring dating to the first half of the 16th century Description:The sewing ring is formed from a circular wide band of copper-alloy. The outer surface is decorated with concentric rings of punched triangular dimplings, at a slight angle to the ring of the thimble itself. The dimpling travels in a spiral left to right around the thimble (anti-clockwise). the thimble is broken and no longer a full ring missing some of the top rim. Measurements:14.57mm in height, 19.93mm wide by 14.27mm thick (band is roughly 0.89mm thick) a…
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-CC6623
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A silver domed thimble of one-piece construction, likely dating to the latter 17th century or early 18th century. Description:The top and sides are decorated with regularly spaced small circular indents arranged in concentric rows which become more spaced out as it reaches the apex. Between the rim and the dimples a raised, concentric panel of floral decoration, with some acanthus motifs with two lines framing it all at the base. Dimensions: The thimble is 15.2mm in height with a base diameter of 13.6mm and 2.85g in weight. Discussion: Several similar thimbles with the same design a…
Created on: Monday 17th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Goudhurst', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-272E6B
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but squashed early post-Medieval copper alloy closed (domed) thimble, dating to the period c. 1500 - 1600. Description: The thimble has a domed apex with slightly flaring sides. The drilled, circular pits are arranged neatly in a spiral pattern starting from the bottom annd continuines anti-clockwise in 7 tiers up the walls to a slight shoulder at the top. Running around the base is an incised border. Measurements: 20mm high, 27mm wide and c.10g in weight. Discussion: This thimble likely dates to the 16th century, as prior to this point thimbles from Nuremburg (th…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-A90908
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead probable palm guard from the Post-Medieval period dating to c.AD 1500-1800. Description: The object is tear drop shape in plan with a convex face and a flat face. The object has a slight tab at the top side which relates to its casting. The flat face is mostly flat save for concave dip int he centre. The entire object is a pale off-white colour, except where there are scratches where the underlining lead is visible Measurements: 54.06mm long, 37.94mm wide, 16.46mm thick and 155.63g in weight. Discussion: Palm guards were for use by a leather worker or sai…
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 19th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nonington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-A6DCC6
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast complete copper-alloy medieval or post-medieval sewing ring dating to the first half of the 16th century Description: The sewing ring is formed from a circular wide band of copper-alloy. The outer surface is decorated with concentric rings of punched triangular dimplings, at a slight angle to the ring of the thimble itself. The dimpling travels in a spiral left to right around the thimble. Measurements: 8.19mm in height, 17.33mm in diameter, band is roughly 1.38mm thick. 2.73g in weight. Discussion: Holmes (2004) suggests that sewing rings were in use from c.1450, howe…
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2016
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Goodnestone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-0B5C75
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy probable palm guard from the Post-Medieval period dating to c.AD 1500-1800. Description: The object is tear drop shape in plan with a convex face and a flat face. The object has some minor damage at the top. The flat face is mostly flat save for a small amount of damage about half way up. The convex face is very rough. The entire object is a pale off-white colour. Measurements: 51.59mm long, 28.9mm wide, 12.3mm thick and 103.51g in weight. Discussion: Palm guards were for use by a leather worker or sail maker to protect the palm whilst stitching and…
Created on: Friday 14th October 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 19th September 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-8F6174
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A deep drawn tall copper-alloy thimble probably dating to the 16-17th centuries. The sides are covered with regularly spaced round indentations, except for around the rim which has three concentric incised lines, which are bisected on one side by a scratched heart. The rim itself is thin and straight with no thickening. The top is convex and also covered in round indentations with a subtle right spinning spiral and no bare areas. The thimble appears to have been very slightly squashed. This kind of thimble was produced at Nürnberg, Germany after 1537 for the rest of the 16th century …
Created on: Wednesday 27th January 2016
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2017
Spatial data recorded.