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Antique Sterling Thimble

French Enamel Thread Holder and Thimble
French Enamel Thread Holder and Thimble

French Enamel Thread Holder and Thimble

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

French Enamel Thread Holder and Thimble 2" (5 cm.) The brass-cased tube With enamel finish designed to appear as mother-of-pear and decorated with garlands of roses unscrews to pres...

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Mid-19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Collection of 11 Antique English Silver Thimbles, Late Victorian Style
Collection of 11 Antique English Silver Thimbles, Late Victorian Style

Collection of 11 Antique English Silver Thimbles, Late Victorian Style

Located in Toronto, CA

A wonderful collection of 11 English silver thimbles, raging from early nineteenth century to twentieth century. The largest one measuring 1" high and 7/8" in diameter and the smalle...

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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian novelty silver tumbler in the form of a thimble, "just a thimbleful"
Victorian novelty silver tumbler in the form of a thimble, "just a thimbleful"

Victorian novelty silver tumbler in the form of a thimble, "just a thimbleful"

Located in York, GB

A fine Victorian novelty silver tumbler in the form of a thimble, by well known maker Walter and George Myers. Assay mark for Birmingham and dating to 1876. This is realistically mod...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Shot Glass Jigger Thimble Art Nouveau
Sterling Silver Shot Glass Jigger Thimble Art Nouveau

Sterling Silver Shot Glass Jigger Thimble Art Nouveau

By E.G. Webster & Sons

Located in New York, NY

"JUST A THIMBLE FULL" A sterling silver 'thimble' jigger shot glass, Art Nouveau period, by E.G.

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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Thimble Form Spirit Measure / Jigger marked "STERLING"
Art Deco Thimble Form Spirit Measure / Jigger marked "STERLING"

Art Deco Thimble Form Spirit Measure / Jigger marked "STERLING"

Located in Nantucket, MA

Art Deco spirit measure / jigger in the form of a thimble marked "STERLING".

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Sterling Silver

Simons Bros. Sterling Silver Thimble Two oz. Jigger Measure Bar Tool
Simons Bros. Sterling Silver Thimble Two oz. Jigger Measure Bar Tool

Simons Bros. Sterling Silver Thimble Two oz. Jigger Measure Bar Tool

By Simons Bros. Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A sterling silver thimble jigger or whiskey shot cup bar tool for measuring out liquor when mixing cocktails.

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Early 20th Century American International Style Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Sterling Silver

System walking stick with thimble holder function, USA 1900.
System walking stick with thimble holder function, USA 1900.

System walking stick with thimble holder function, USA 1900.

Located in Milan, IT

System walking stick, flamed fruit wood barrel, with 925/1000 sterling silver knob and band, acting as a container for a sewing thimble.

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Early 20th Century American Other Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

English Victorian Coromandel Fully Fitted Necessaire Box by Lund
English Victorian Coromandel Fully Fitted Necessaire Box by Lund

English Victorian Coromandel Fully Fitted Necessaire Box by Lund

By Thomas Lund

Located in Northampton, GB

The contents comprise a pair of scissors, penknife, thimble, sterling silver propelling pencil and various sized needles, all neatly arranged within their original divisions.

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1850s English Early Victorian Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Ten Sterling Silver Thimbles, an Amazing Start of a Fantastic Collection
Ten Sterling Silver Thimbles, an Amazing Start of a Fantastic Collection

Ten Sterling Silver Thimbles, an Amazing Start of a Fantastic Collection

By Charles Horner

Located in York, GB

Ladybird and Flowers - a modern thimble, circa 1990, made in England, and marked 925, the sterling silver guarantee. 2.

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Silver

Rare Victorian Cased Silver "Castle Top" Thimble Balmoral, Unmarked, circa 1850
Rare Victorian Cased Silver "Castle Top" Thimble Balmoral, Unmarked, circa 1850

Rare Victorian Cased Silver "Castle Top" Thimble Balmoral, Unmarked, circa 1850

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare Victorian silver "Castle Top" Thimble with a chased scene depicting Balmoral - The Queens Highland home. Complete with original leather fitted case. Unmarked, circa 1850 ...

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1850s English Victorian Antique Sterling Thimble

Art Deco Sterling Thimble-Form Spirit Measure Engraved "Only A Thimble Full"
Art Deco Sterling Thimble-Form Spirit Measure Engraved "Only A Thimble Full"

Art Deco Sterling Thimble-Form Spirit Measure Engraved "Only A Thimble Full"

Located in Nantucket, MA

Art Deco sterling silver spirit measure or jigger made in the form of a thimble and engraved "Only A Thimble Full" Stamped "Sterling" under the rim next to another illegible mark, mo...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Thimble-Form Spirit Measure Engraved "Drink Up" by Fisher
Art Deco Sterling Thimble-Form Spirit Measure Engraved "Drink Up" by Fisher

Art Deco Sterling Thimble-Form Spirit Measure Engraved "Drink Up" by Fisher

Located in Nantucket, MA

Sterling silver spirit measure or jigger of thimble form with a gold washed interior and engraved "Drink Up".

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Sterling Silver

Oversize Sterling Silver Thimble Shot Cup, Hallmarked 1884
Oversize Sterling Silver Thimble Shot Cup, Hallmarked 1884

Oversize Sterling Silver Thimble Shot Cup, Hallmarked 1884

Located in London, GB

A superb silver cup modelled as an oversize thimble, with gilded interior and a nineteenth century joke ‘Only A Thimble Full’ engraved around the top of the cup. Hallmarked Birmingha...

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1880s British Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver and Enamel Thimble Spirit Flask, Hallmarked 1876
Sterling Silver and Enamel Thimble Spirit Flask, Hallmarked 1876

Sterling Silver and Enamel Thimble Spirit Flask, Hallmarked 1876

By William Leuchars

Located in London, GB

A beautifully made conical silver spirit flask with the screw-threaded top in the form of a thimble. The hip flask sits inside a matching oversize thimble tot cup with gilded interio...

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1870s English Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Sterling Silver & Vermeil Giant Thimble Shot Glass, Late 19th Century
Sterling Silver & Vermeil Giant Thimble Shot Glass, Late 19th Century

Sterling Silver & Vermeil Giant Thimble Shot Glass, Late 19th Century

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Sterling silver & vermeil giant thimble shot glass, late 19th century.

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Antique Stern Bros. & Co. Sterling Silver Cupid Special Thimble
Antique Stern Bros. & Co. Sterling Silver Cupid Special Thimble

Antique Stern Bros. & Co. Sterling Silver Cupid Special Thimble

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine sterling silver 'Cupid Special' thimble. By Stern Bros & Company.

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Four Victorian Sterling Silver 'Only a Thimble Full' Jiggers
Set of Four Victorian Sterling Silver 'Only a Thimble Full' Jiggers

Set of Four Victorian Sterling Silver 'Only a Thimble Full' Jiggers

Located in Astoria, NY

A set of four Victorian era late 19th century jigger shot glasses, each in sterling silver, styled as thimbles, with 'Only A Thimble Full' engraved beneath the rims; includes decorat...

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1880s Victorian Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Blue Guilloche Enameled Sterling Silver Sewing Thimble by Simmons Bros
Art Deco Blue Guilloche Enameled Sterling Silver Sewing Thimble by Simmons Bros

Art Deco Blue Guilloche Enameled Sterling Silver Sewing Thimble by Simmons Bros

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique American thimble. By Simmons Brothers. In sterling silver with a band of guilloche enamel flanked by two thin bands of white enamel around the circumference.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Sterling Silver Only A Thimble Full Cocktail Measure or Shot Glass
Art Deco Sterling Silver Only A Thimble Full Cocktail Measure or Shot Glass

Art Deco Sterling Silver Only A Thimble Full Cocktail Measure or Shot Glass

By Simons Bros. Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An engraved antique sterling silver 'Only a Thimble Full' cocktail measure or shot glass.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Sterling Silver

Simons Bros, Sterling Silver Thimble Two oz. Jigger Measure or Shot Cup Bar Tool
Simons Bros, Sterling Silver Thimble Two oz. Jigger Measure or Shot Cup Bar Tool

Simons Bros, Sterling Silver Thimble Two oz. Jigger Measure or Shot Cup Bar Tool

By Simons Bros. Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A sterling silver thimble jigger or shot glass bar tool for measuring out liquor when mixing cocktails.

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Early 20th Century American International Style Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver and Parcel Gilt Thimble, German, circa 1609
Silver and Parcel Gilt Thimble, German, circa 1609

Silver and Parcel Gilt Thimble, German, circa 1609

Located in GB

A very rare silver and parcel gilt Thimble, German, circa 1609, the base inset with an armorial carved in rock crystal. The side with motto “Wen Gott will Ist Mein Zill 1690” the pie...

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17th Century German Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Silver

Russian Silver Gilt & Multi-Coloured Cloisonne Enamel Thimble, Circa 1910
Russian Silver Gilt & Multi-Coloured Cloisonne Enamel Thimble, Circa 1910

Russian Silver Gilt & Multi-Coloured Cloisonne Enamel Thimble, Circa 1910

Located in London, GB

Russian silver gilt & multi-coloured cloisonne enamel thimble, Circa 1910 This thimble is in fine condition and has hardly been used. The definition is very sharp.

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1910s European Edwardian Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Antique Enamel and Sterling Cat Thimble
Antique Enamel and Sterling Cat Thimble

Antique Enamel and Sterling Cat Thimble

Located in New York, NY

Sterling silver thimble with yellow enamel decoration .

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1910s American Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver "Just A Thimble Full" Shot Cup
English Sterling Silver "Just A Thimble Full" Shot Cup

English Sterling Silver "Just A Thimble Full" Shot Cup

By C. G. Silversmiths

Located in New York, NY

Novelty thimble-style shot cup with engraved saying "Just A Thimble Full". A high quality piece with engine turned detailing. Hallmarked Birmingham, England, 1891 and bears the maker...

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19th Century English Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Sterling Silver

Burr Walnut Sewing Box
Burr Walnut Sewing Box

Burr Walnut Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

This sewing box comes complete with numerous compartments for embroidery silks, spools, two sterling silver thimbles, pin cushions and a beautiful cut glass perfume bottle with gold ...

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19th Century British Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Brass

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Antique 1919 Silver Gilt Pot

Located in New York, NY

A fine antique sterling silver pot with a domed lid, detailed with an engraved foliate and dotted border framed by a delicate beaded rim. The interior is richly silver-gilt, offering...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Sterling Silver

1920s Sterling Silver and Glass Whiskey Pocket Flask by J.B. Caldwell
1920s Sterling Silver and Glass Whiskey Pocket Flask by J.B. Caldwell

1920s Sterling Silver and Glass Whiskey Pocket Flask by J.B. Caldwell

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

American (or English ?) pocket flask of whiskey in silver sterling and glass, with initials - Punched J.B. Caldwell & Co - An idea for a beautiful gift. .A/2477.

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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Silver

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EXQUISITE 1881 HALLMARKED STERLING SiLVER SAMPSON MORDAN VICTORIAN SCENT BOTTLE

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Located in GB

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, super collectable solid Sterling Silver full hallmarked scent bottle with the original period...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Edward Smith 1884 19th Century
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Edward Smith 1884 19th Century

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Edward Smith 1884 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Sterling silver vinaigrette, by Edward Smith, Birmingham 1884, the cover, sides and base engraved with scrolled foliate decoration, parcel gilt interior and pierced and engraved gril...

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1880s Antique Sterling Thimble

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Silver

Silver plated Antique Napkin Rings, Set of Twelve, Germany 1910s
Silver plated Antique Napkin Rings, Set of Twelve, Germany 1910s

Silver plated Antique Napkin Rings, Set of Twelve, Germany 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A set of twelve silver plated napkin rings, circa 1910-1930s, attributed to WMF. A nice set of round rings, from the Art Nouveau era. All of them with a nice patina. Can be cleaned f...

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20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Sterling Silver Scent or Perfume Bottle with Chased Decoration
Antique Sterling Silver Scent or Perfume Bottle with Chased Decoration

Antique Sterling Silver Scent or Perfume Bottle with Chased Decoration

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique perfume bottle is signed by an unknown English maker and dates to approximately 1898 and done in the period Victorian style. The bottle is done in sterling silver with a...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Travelling Collapsible Beaker
19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Travelling Collapsible Beaker

19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Travelling Collapsible Beaker

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver collapsible beaker - boxed; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This impressive antique Victorian ...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette / Scent Bottle / Case / Locket 1865
Rare Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette / Scent Bottle / Case / Locket 1865

Rare Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette / Scent Bottle / Case / Locket 1865

Located in London, GB

A wonderful Antique Victorian solid Silver Gilt Travelling Case with a Perfume / Scent Bottle in one end (glass lined). The lid of this Rare Scent Bottle has a screw top lid which ha...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Sterling Silver

19C Anglo Indian Silver Perfume Bottle Case
19C Anglo Indian Silver Perfume Bottle Case

19C Anglo Indian Silver Perfume Bottle Case

Located in Dallas, TX

19C Anglo Indian solid silver perfume bottle case. Lovely 19th century Anglo-Indian solid silver perfume bottle case with profuse repousse work. Not hallmarked because it was m...

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Striker
Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Striker

Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Striker

By Levi & Salaman

Located in New York, NY

Unusually shaped, Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted, threaded crystal match striker, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1899, Levi and Salaman - makers. Measures 2 inch...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Sterling Thimble

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Silver Plate Shot Cup with Peace Sign
Art Deco Silver Plate Shot Cup with Peace Sign

Art Deco Silver Plate Shot Cup with Peace Sign

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H 3 in Dm 1.75 in

Art Deco Silver Plate Shot Cup with Peace Sign

By Napier Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Unique polished silver plate shot cup with peace sign, bridal gift signed and dated 1964 and stamped Jhon in the front, manufactured by Napier.

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20th Century American Art Deco Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Silver Plate

A Silver Kiddush Cup, Poland mid 19th Century
A Silver Kiddush Cup, Poland mid 19th Century

A Silver Kiddush Cup, Poland mid 19th Century

$1,500

H 2.45 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in

A Silver Kiddush Cup, Poland mid 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

A Tasteful Silver Kiddush Cup, made in Poland in the mid-19th Century. The Kiddush beaker is set on a flat base and its main body has a cylindrical shape with a flaring lip. Engrav...

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Mid-19th Century Polish Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Silver

19th Century Miniature Sterling Silver Liquor Cup Holders with Glass Inserts
19th Century Miniature Sterling Silver Liquor Cup Holders with Glass Inserts

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Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century miniature sterling silver liquor cup holders with glass inserts Set of twelve Six with glass inserts Miniature dessert liquor cup holders Handmade A few h...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Period Sterling Silver Muffineer/Sugar Caster
Victorian Period Sterling Silver Muffineer/Sugar Caster

Victorian Period Sterling Silver Muffineer/Sugar Caster

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Period, sterling silver muffineer/sugar caster, Birmingham, England,, year-hallmarked for 1899. Measures 7 inches high (at highest point - top of finial) x 2 3/4 inches dia...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco German silver enamel and guilloche cigarette holder, 1910
Art Deco German silver enamel and guilloche cigarette holder, 1910

Art Deco German silver enamel and guilloche cigarette holder, 1910

Located in Delft, NL

Art Deco German silver enamel and guilloche cigarette holder, 1910 This Art Deco cigarette holder, made of silver, is enameled with wavy bands guilloche pattern. The cigarette holde...

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Early 20th Century German Antique Sterling Thimble

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Silver

Set of Eleven Late 19th Century Italian Apothecary Jars
Set of Eleven Late 19th Century Italian Apothecary Jars

Set of Eleven Late 19th Century Italian Apothecary Jars

$3,722 / set

H 9.45 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in

Set of Eleven Late 19th Century Italian Apothecary Jars

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Set of eleven late 19th Century Italian apothecary or herbalist's shop jars. In the Neo-Classical style lidded creamware urns with under glaze hand painted script text in off black....

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19th Century Italian Antique Sterling Thimble

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Ceramic

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Antique Sterling Thimble For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique sterling thimble available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every antique sterling thimble was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique sterling thimble, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique sterling thimble bearing Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique sterling thimble that is appealing in its simplicity, but Simons Bros. Co., C. G. Silversmiths and William Leuchars produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Sterling Thimble?

An antique sterling thimble can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $620, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $6,062.