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Ia.FurTrade

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Aug 9, 2008
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Southeast Iowa
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Re: Thimbles

Really Nice!!!
Love to find those thimbles when thy're pierced. Congrats on the ones with the thread (or leather?) still in them!
The "tinkler" thimbles are scarce around here......Nice finds!! :icon_thumright:
Dale

PS: Can't wait till fall to be able to hunt again!
 

mamabear

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Feb 21, 2008
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SE Missouri
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garage sale oldie
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Other
Re: Thimbles

7? wow! I think you just my life time quota in one dig! just think of the women they belonged to.
 

N.J.THer

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Nov 16, 2006
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Middlesex County, New Jersey
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Whites DFX w/ Sunray DX-1 probe and Minelab Excalibur 1000, Whites TRX Pinpointer
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Metal Detecting
Re: Thimbles

I'm new to this part of T-Net and I'm trying to expand my detecting knowledge. What were the knots used for? I assume they are just packing for shipping a supply of thimbles but I'm not sure.
Thanks
NJ
 

relic reaper

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Jan 12, 2008
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Great White North
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Garrett 2500 , Tesoro Tejon, Fisher F-75, Tesoro Stingray
Re: Thimbles

N.J.THer said:
I'm new to this part of T-Net and I'm trying to expand my detecting knowledge. What were the knots used for? I assume they are just packing for shipping a supply of thimbles but I'm not sure.
Thanks
NJ

Old post but as you've not recieved an answer heres the scoop. Thimbles were turned into tinklers and worn on clothing by piercing them. I've managed a couple out west. cheers
 

NWMP

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Nov 20, 2009
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Riding a unicorn in the Saskatchewan mountains
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Tejon, AT Pro, Simplex, Legend, and I still go home with a hand full of clad and junk some days.
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All Treasure Hunting
Re: Thimbles

Yup, I've dug a couple also. This is my latest.
 

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kuger

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Nov 6, 2007
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,M.X.T.& Tesoro Tejon
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Re: Thimbles

Yes very true,they also pierced spent shell casings to adorn garments as well.Super cool find!!!
 

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