15th century thimble & fabric

[hammered]

15th century thimble & fabric

I managed to get out for an hour or so just before lunch today. The temp was about 2C, but the sun was shining and there was no breeze, although the ground was a bit soggy. For the first 45 minutes or so I was just finding bits of lead and a few buttons, then, on the homeward leg, I got a good strong signal and at about 6 inches out popped this beautiful medieval thimble . When I got home and cleaned it I was surprised to find a small piece of fabric rolled up inside it. I took photos' and sent them to the UKDFD and they confirmed the age and the fact it is quite rare to find fabric still intact inside them. This is one item I will donate to the museum .


The thimble in the ground


Side view of thimble with fabric


Top view

UKDFD link http://www.ukdfd.co.uk/ukdfddata/showrecords.php?product=28798&cat=9&limit=recent&date=1129667380


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[hammered]

Re: 15th century thimble & fabric

That is something else and talk about beating the odds.

That's what I thought too

That's a rarity, to be sure! Would be interesting to find out its particulars, like how it was woven, the type of material, was it a local weave or brought from another locale; the list goes on. Hope you can pass on the info, providing the museum does to you and you are willing for us.

Once again, stellar.

Hi DMN, the thimble is now with the museum. When I contacted them they nearly bit my arm off to get it. The museums textile expert, after a cursory glance, thinks the fabric is " a common type of linen from about 1350 to 1400". They are going to send both items to the British Museum for further tests. I will keep you guys updated


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[HISPAN]

Re: 15th century thimble & fabric

and if they prove that the material was extracted from the Shroud of Turin?

 

[hammered]

Re: 15th century thimble & fabric

That is something else and talk about beating the odds.

That's what I thought too

That's a rarity, to be sure! Would be interesting to find out its particulars, like how it was woven, the type of material, was it a local weave or brought from another locale; the list goes on. Hope you can pass on the info, providing the museum does to you and you are willing for us.

Once again, stellar.

Hi DMN, the thimble is now with the museum. When I contacted them they nearly bit my arm off to get it. The museums textile expert, after a cursory glance, thinks the fabric is " a common type of linen from about 1350 to 1400". They are going to send both items to the British Museum for further tests. I will keep you guys updated


hammered

quite a close date range, but might get more info from the BM. I knew it was very dateable, but know nothing about it myself.

As you say, the BM will give a more accurate date. The "expert" at my museum seemed quite knowledgable, but until it is examined properly her guess was just "ball park" only. I don't know how long it will take, but I will let you know when I do.

and if they prove that the material was extracted from the Shroud of Turin?

If it is from the "Shroud of Turin" it would explain some of the holes in the shroud .


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[DrJoePrime]

Re: 15th century thimble & fabric

Got to add my Congrats on a wonderful find!

I've seen quite a few thimbles found and they always hold a strong fascination for me ... maybe one day I'll find one too.

HH Joe

 

[The Master Chief]

Re: 15th century thimble & fabric

Wow. Great finds. Looks like 16 December was a thimble day.

 

[txconservative]

Re: 15th century thimble & fabric

That's a pretty neat thimble ham!

 

[Argentium]

Re: 15th century thimble & fabric

What a great find ! This hobby is tops !!!!!!!!!!!!! Argentium.

 

[Curious The George]

Re: 15th century thimble & fabric

The fabric that one occasionally finds packed in the end of a thimble is not something to make it fit a finger. It is a pad to make the use of it a little more gentle on a person's finger. A child, or grown person for that matter, that doesn't do a lot of physical labor has soft hands. The constant pushing a needle through fabric with the thimble can actually bruise the end of the finger pushing it. The little folded piece of material provides a shock absorber for the users finger.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Re: 15th century thimble & fabric

Ian, after having reread this post, I truly feel that your thimble and the accompanying
material find are certainly BANNER worthy!

I vote BANNER!

Dave

 

[Erik in NJ]

Re: 15th century thimble & fabric

Agree - I say Banner too!!

Ian, after having reread this post, I truly feel that your thimble and the accompanying
material find are certainly BANNER worthy!

I vote BANNER!

Dave

 

[hammered]

Re: 15th century thimble & fabric

Agree - I say Banner too!!

Ian, after having reread this post, I truly feel that your thimble and the accompanying
material find are certainly BANNER worthy!

I vote BANNER!

Dave

Thanks Dave , it won't make til the Bm says it's something special tho', and rightly so.

Agree - I say Banner too!!

Ian, after having reread this post, I truly feel that your thimble and the accompanying
material find are certainly BANNER worthy!

I vote BANNER!

Dave

You too Erik .


hammered

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Re: 15th century thimble & fabric

Agree - I say Banner too!!

Ian, after having reread this post, I truly feel that your thimble and the accompanying
material find are certainly BANNER worthy!

I vote BANNER!

Dave

Thanks Dave , it won't make til the Bm says it's something special tho', and rightly so.

Agree - I say Banner too!!

Ian, after having reread this post, I truly feel that your thimble and the accompanying
material find are certainly BANNER worthy!

I vote BANNER!

Dave

You too Erik .


hammered

Well Ian, let's just say that I want to be the first one on the Banner band wagon
when the BM says that it's an early and important example mate!

Cheers,
Dave

Happy Holidays and all that rot!

 

[Bavaria Mike]

Re: 15th century thimble & fabric

Very nice finds and that preserved cloth is amazing! I have also read that they sometimes put cloth in the thimble due to sweaty fingers. HH, Mike

 

[phantomfinder]

Re: 15th century thimble & fabric

Thats a cool looking beehive thimble , WTG