NHER 34140 (Find Spot record) - Post medieval thimble
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG41SE |
|---|---|
| District | GREAT YARMOUTH |
| Civil Parish | FILBY, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK |
Full Description
November 1998. Metal Detecting.
Thimble, presumably made largely of silver, but with some copper corrosion at the top.
Probably made in 2 parts, a vertical split shows where the side seam was - with the top including copper for extra strength.
The rim is straight with two grooves enclosing a wide uninscribed strip. Above, the sides and top have widely spaced neat square indentations. The sides also have interlacing strapwork, again very neatly done, and end in a plain band bordered by grooves. The top has a plain centre engraved with 'EI' (maker or owner). Mid 17th century.
Retained for treasure. Disclaimed August 1999.
Identified by H. M. Geake (A&E).
A. Rogerson (NLA) 29 December 1998.
Associated Sources (2)
- --- SNF51667 Photograph: NCC Find Identification and Recording Service. c. 1975-2000. HES Find Polaroid Collection. HES Find Polaroid Collection. polaroid. black and white.
- --- SNF51956 Unpublished Document: Department for Culture, Media and Sport. 2000. Treasure Annual Report 1998-1999. p 91; No 237.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- THIMBLE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Apr 10 2020 7:05PM