Record ID: PUBLIC-BBEC2A
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval, copper-alloy thimble dating to the 18th century. Description: The thimble has slightly tapering sides from the base to the crown, with a raised lip around the base. It is decorated with circular drilled indentations. The indentations form a pattern of concentric circles from the base to the peak of the thimble. The top of the thimble is domed with a 'waffle' pattern of square indentations. Measurements: Length 19.95mm: Diameter 21.3mm: Weight 8.22g Discussion: The thimble is a Holmes English or Dutch Type III thimble.
Created on: Monday 28th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 30th May 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BA3A6A
Object type: HASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cast copper alloy hasp or box fitting of medieval date. Description: The object consists of a trapezoidal plate, tapering towards one end. The narrow end is further narrowed with shoulders at either side and is broken across a central, circular hole 5mm in diameter. The front face of the plate is decorated with an incised linear border and further incised decoration within it. The wider end of the plate is also broken across its width and is bent upwards slightly when viewed in profile, but this may be from damage. On the reverse of the plate, close to the narrower e…
Created on: Monday 28th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 30th May 2018
Spatial data recorded.