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Medieval and Other Beehive Thimble Collection

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(Lot of 47) Mostly porcelain thimble collection en: (Lot of 47) Mostly porcelain thimble collection en suite with a dollhouse half moon table and matched pair servers for thimble display 8"h x 5.5"w

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THE COLONIAL AMERICA STERLING THIMBLE COLLECTION: THE COLONIAL AMERICA STERLING THIMBLE COLLECTION 13 Colonies sterling silver thimble collection by the Franklin Mint, cased in glass and wood stand. Includes COA and individual informational pamphlets

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15th-17th century A.D. A mixed group of beehive type thimbles comprising: one dated c.1500-1650, possibly lathe-finished; one dated 16th-17th century, similar to Holmes type B; one dated c.1400-1550 covered in thick indentations; a 17th century or later example with deep rim. Portable Antiquities Scheme report numbers: DENO-2E8377; DENO-9C214C; DENO-0B0ACB. 30.5 grams total, 17-25 mm (5/8 - 1 in.). Found Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, UK, by Ken Burrell whilst searching with a metal detector, since 2010. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme report numbers: DENO-2E8377; DENO-9C214C; DENO-0B0ACB. [4, No Reserve]