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Really Nice!!!
Love to find those thimbles when thy're pierced. Congrats on the ones with the thread (or leather?) still in them!
The "tinkler" thimbles are scarce around here......Nice finds!! :icon_thumright:
Dale

PS: Can't wait till fall to be able to hunt again!
 

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7? wow! I think you just my life time quota in one dig! just think of the women they belonged to.
 

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I'm new to this part of T-Net and I'm trying to expand my detecting knowledge. What were the knots used for? I assume they are just packing for shipping a supply of thimbles but I'm not sure.
Thanks
NJ
 

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N.J.THer said:
I'm new to this part of T-Net and I'm trying to expand my detecting knowledge. What were the knots used for? I assume they are just packing for shipping a supply of thimbles but I'm not sure.
Thanks
NJ

Old post but as you've not recieved an answer heres the scoop. Thimbles were turned into tinklers and worn on clothing by piercing them. I've managed a couple out west. cheers
 

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Yup, I've dug a couple also. This is my latest.
 

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Yes very true,they also pierced spent shell casings to adorn garments as well.Super cool find!!!
 

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