Stuart Period silver thimble
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
17th century A.D.
This antique thimble dates to the 17th century A.D., originating from the Stuart period. Constructed of silver, the object exhibits a distinct tubular form that tapers slightly toward the top.
The surface decoration is characterized by a series of stamped waffle-pattern panels, which are organized within a framework of reserved, smooth framing elements. This geometric arrangement creates a consistent repetitive motif around the circumference of the thimble. Measuring 23 mm in height and weighing 5.01 grams, the piece displays the typical construction techniques and decorative tastes prevalent for sewing implements of the era.
The item was discovered in Somersham, Suffolk, UK, and has been formally recorded with the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme under report number SF-E27D26. The thimble represents a functional domestic object from the early modern period in England, preserved in its historical context as a documented archaeological find.
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Physical characteristics
- Height
- 23 mm
- Weight
- 5.01 grams
- Material
- silver
Design
- Decoration
- stamped waffle-pattern panels with reserved framing
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
Catalogue references
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