Post-Medieval silver thimble, c. 17th century. A tall silver thimble, the body having a punched waffle pattern divided by engraved vertical columns. At the base of the body is a band of alternating vertical and horizontal incised lines with a linear border above and below. The crown is decorated with an eight-pointed snowflake motif. 23mm x 14mm, 4.1g. Cf. Read, The Collectors Guide to Thimbles, pp. 23 – 25. Small repair to the rim.
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