https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/templates/general_wide/img/logo.png https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/ https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/medieval/thimbles.html https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/medieval/thimbles/thimble-59223.html Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:10:12 GMT Thimbles  

Description:		A rimless domed copper-alloy thimble with manually produced circular indentations. The indentations are arranged in vertical lines on the lower part of the thimble, and in concentric circles around a central plain area on the top. The thimble also has a circumferential groove around the base. This type of thimble is often described as a ’skep’ or ‘beehive thimble’ on account of its shape.
Category:		Medieval, Thimbles
Category:		Thimbles

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/medieval/thimbles/thimble-58964.html Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:41:11 GMT Thimbles  

Description:		A large rimless copper-alloy thimble with small manually produced indentations overall. The indentations on the side are arranged generally in vertical lines, while those on the crown are in a crude spiral formation. The thimble has sustained some crushing damage. There would appear to be a second thimble inserted inside.
Category:		Medieval, Thimbles
Category:		Thimbles

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/medieval/thimbles/open-topped-thimble-13027.html Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Thimbles  

Description:		An early open-topped sewing ring or tailor’s thimble with manually produced circular indentations in vertical lines, and a circumferential groove at the base and top.
Category:		Medieval, Thimbles
Category:		Thimbles

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/medieval/thimbles/open-topped-thimble-13171.html Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Thimbles  

Description:		An early open-topped sewing ring or tailor’s thimble with manually produced circular indentations.
Category:		Medieval, Thimbles
Category:		Thimbles

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/medieval/thimbles/open-topped-thimble-41181.html Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thimbles  

Description:		An open-topped sewing ring or tailor’s thimble with four parallel rings of hand-punched indentations.
Category:		Medieval, Thimbles
Category:		Thimbles

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/medieval/thimbles/open-topped-thimble-43618.html Wed, 06 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thimbles  

Description:		An early open-topped sewing ring or tailor’s thimble with manually produced circular indentations in vertical lines, and a circumferential groove at the base and top.
Category:		Medieval, Thimbles
Category:		Thimbles

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/medieval/thimbles/open-topped-thimble-58910.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:47:36 GMT Thimbles  

Description:		An open-topped copper-alloy sewing ring or tailor's thimble with four concentric circles of D-shaped indentations ('pits') and a faint circumferential groove at the base. An angular U-shaped punch mark between the basal groove and the bottom row of pits is most likely a maker's mark.
Category:		Medieval, Thimbles
Category:		Thimbles

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/medieval/thimbles/thimble-58818.html Mon, 01 Sep 2025 18:10:11 GMT Thimbles  

Description:		A domed copper-alloy thimble of the late medieval period. The thimble is rimless with a wide, plain circumferential band at the base and drilled pits (indentations) on the side and crown. The pits are arranged in a spiral pattern that finishes short of the top-centre, thus giving the thimble a ’tonsured’ appearance.
Category:		Medieval, Thimbles
Category:		Thimbles

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/medieval/thimbles/open-topped-thimble-58771.html Sun, 17 Aug 2025 19:29:04 GMT Thimbles  

Description:		An open-topped copper-alloy sewing ring or tailor’s thimble with four irregular circumferential rows of drilled indentations.
Category:		Medieval, Thimbles
Category:		Thimbles

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/medieval/thimbles/thimble-5884.html Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Thimbles  

Description:		A medieval copper-alloy thimble with circular indentations and a 'tonsured' and pierced crown. There is a single circumferential groove at the base. The type is often described as a ’skep’ or ’beehive thimble' on account of its shape.
Category:		Medieval, Thimbles
Category:		Thimbles

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