Record ID: WMID-962A51
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Report on silver post-medieval thimble from Leigh, Staffs, 2007 T43 Thimble made from thin silver sheet, soldered together, with separate domed section. Regular waffle-shaped indentations and band left plain at edge for engraved inscription/initials to be added. 17th Century.
Created on: Monday 18th February 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leigh CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-1B6FD8
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Thimble with waffle-shaped indentations. Crushed and damaged but a late 17th Century type in form and fracture. As such, due to its age and precious metal content, this object qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996. Dr Dora Thornton, Curator of Renaissance Collections The British Museum
Created on: Tuesday 12th February 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swynnerton CP', grid reference and parish protected.