A day of Firsts

[McCDig]

My first thimble and "India" ring.

Back to my Reisterstown park today and had the opportunity to speak with the Rec and Parks employee 'on duty' today.
I had a couple "firsts" today: (1) what appears to be a silver thimble, and (2) an INDIA ring. I could use your help in identifying the thimble. It is not marked 'Sterling' and the only marking I can find is what looks like a "7", which may be the size but could also be a hallmark.

There was one wheat, a good-looking '42D, and some clad.

The last two pics show an unknown and what may be a lead ring and cap. Any ideas??

Thanks for checking these out. Your comments are welcome.

HH!!:>)

 

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[HomeGuardDan]

congrats!

 

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[CoinandRelicMan]

Yes, but no evidence found as to actual metal.
It has a slight scrap on one side that shows that it's not plated. It cleaned up as silver would with silver polish.
If it were aluminum I think it would have deteriorated badly over time showing browning and decay.
Looks like a test kit may give the answer.

Aluminum actually holds up quite well most of the time, if it is anodized it does even better. Aluminum was once considered a rare and precious metal until better refining methods were discovered. Now it is common as dirt pretty much.

 

[OBN]

Nice spin MC, I like the thimble also.. I would test the ring just to me sure..