Record ID: WMID-45A463
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver thimble, of probable Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1700). The incomplete thimble consists of part of the inscribed band at the base of the thimble and part of the pits above. The rest is missing. The fragment of the band appears to have part of a foliate decoration present. The pits are circular in shape, and aligned both horizontally and diagonally. The reverse is undecorated. The fragment measures 8.0 mm in length, 6.1 mm wide and 0.4 mm thick. It weighs 0.1 g. The fragment is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 26th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Dewchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-C0E112
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver thimble, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD). The thimble is incomplete as it was constructed in two parts: sides and the domed top. Only the lower body / sides are present, as the domed top is lost, presumed lost in antiquity. The body itself is crushed almost flat and the seam is split. The sides are decorated with a cast grid of square depressions (pits for the needle). Within this grid, is a repeating floral design, made from a four petaled flower, joined to another by two opposed curved lines. At the base is a poorly preserved and worn inscription…
Created on: Thursday 27th June 2013
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Market Drayton', grid reference and parish protected.