Mid 16th-early 17th century AD. A small silver sheet thimble with domed crown soldered to the body, plain rim, a heart-shaped cartouche bearing the intitials 'EG' flanked by a winged cupid with bow to the left, and a winged cupid with bow to the right with the initials 'IT' above the head; lower part of the body displays a floral motif between two bands of rope decoration; upper part of the body and crown are decorated with a series of uniform annulets. 3.2 grams, 14mm (1/2"). Private collection, Cambridgeshire, UK; acquired prior to 2000.