Post Medieval Silver Thimble with Birds 17th century A.D. A silver thimble decorated in annulets, blank cartouche flanked by birds and 'SP' maker's mark above. Cf. The British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme, record id. YORYM-CE4643, for very similar dated 1600-1700 A.D. 3.51 grams, 16.42 mm (1/2 in.). Acquired 1970s. Ex UK collection. Property of a Portsmouth, UK gentleman.