£80
Silver thimble. Circa, 17th-18th century AD. Silver, 5.5 grams. 18mm x 15mm. A short two piece thimble with its surface covered in small dimples. The lower section of the body is detailed with a pelleted band, above are a series of foliate scrolls and and two putti supporting a pair of hearts, engraved with the initials, A A. Above the hearts is a makers mark, H within a shield. Ref: Read, B. 2018: Metal Sewing Thimbles Found in Britain, Figure 28.
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