Tudor period copper-alloy sewing thimble
$94 (approx conversion from £75)
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This is a wonderful and intact Tudor period copper-alloy thimble, dating to the 16th century. It is a robust eample with clearly defined hand punched pits going around the body in a spiral. Similar examples have been recorded SWYOR-194504, HAMP-A3F9E1, and SOM-456596. This is an excellent example in good excavated condition.
OBJECT: Thimble
CULTURE: Tudor
DATE: c. 16th century AD.
MATERIAL: Copper-alloy
SIZE: 19mm x 19mm
WEIGHT: 8.72 grams
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection in Bath. Originally found in Chew Magna.
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Avon, United Kingdom
