Post-Medieval — Late 14th or 15th century
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A detached thumb-piece dated possibly 14th/15th century. This piece is difficult to attribute. The type is common on the Continent but is not generally found in England.
thumbpiece, tankard
London?; Northern Europe
lead alloy, tin alloy, pewter
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