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Antique Sterling Thimble

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
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Sterling Thimble

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Sterling Silver

Ten Sterling Silver Thimbles, an Amazing Start of a Fantastic Collection
By Charles Horner
Located in York, GB
thimble, circa 1990, made in England, and marked 925, the sterling silver guarantee. 2. Plain band
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Sterling Thimble

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Silver

Antique Silver and Enamel Thimble with Dimpled Ruby Glass Top Circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Antique Silver and Enamel Thimble with Dimpled Ruby Glass Top Circa 1920 Made in Germany of 935
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Sterling Thimble

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Silver, Enamel

19thC Victorian Solid Silver Christmas Cracker Pin Cushion & Box, c.1898
By Samuel Jacob
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
thimble box. Hallmarked English Silver (925 standard), London, 1898 (c), Maker's mark SJ ( Samuel Jacob
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Thimble Shot Glass Jigger Art Nouveau
By E.G. Webster & Sons
Located in New York, NY
A sterling silver 'thimble' jigger shot glass, Art Nouveau period, by E.G. Webster & Sons, circa
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Thimble

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Sterling Silver

Gorham Sterling Silver Shell Chased Bowl
By Gorham CO.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Large Gorham American silver shell chased bowl sterling. Weighs 1050 grams. Gorham Silver was
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1880s American Antique Sterling Thimble

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Sterling Silver

Antique sterling silver charm bangle, bracelet, Lucky charms
Located in NEWARK, GB
A wonderful antique Victorian era Sterling silver charm bangle. It is a rather large, slim
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Sterling Thimble

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Sterling Silver

Victorian 18kt/Sterling Silver Diamond Chatelaine Mesh Purse Pendant 0.80ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
solid 14kt yellow gold and sterling silver, this ornate coin purse features a beautiful frame that holds
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Sterling Thimble

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique William Roger Quadruple Plate Sugar Bowl & Gorham Sterling Silver Spoons
By Gorham Manufacturing Company, William Rogers
Located in Dayton, OH
pierced handles and a sparrow shaped finial. Set includes 11 Gorham sterling silver demitasse spoons in
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Vanity Box contains ten Sterling Silver lidded jars and perfume bottles all hallmarked by London
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Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Thimble

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
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H 8.66 in W 13 in D 9.84 in
Empire Travel Sewing & Writing Set, France, Early 19th Century, circa 1815
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
(scissors and thimble are made of sterling silver though), and writing accessories with two inkwells. The
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Sterling Thimble

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Crystal, Sterling Silver, Brass

“Glass Decanter” American Green Glass Decanter with Silver overlay by Gorham
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in London, GB
also made thimbles, combs, jewelry, and other small items. In 1842, a tariff which effectively blocked
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Silver

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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Six Piece Bachelor Tea and Coffee Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver six piece bachelor tea and coffee service; an addition to our silver teaware collection This exceptiona...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Sterling Thimble

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Sterling Silver

A Large Three Drawer Tunbridge Ware Jewellery Chest and Work Box, c1925
By Henry Hollamby
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Large Three Drawer Tunbridge Ware Jewellery Chest and Work Box, c1925 Additional Information: Heading: Tunbridge Ware - A Large Three Drawer Jewellery Chest and Work Box with Addi...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Thimble

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Paper

70-Piece Ceramic Dinner Service, San Cristoforo Richard Ginori. late 1800s
Located in Palermo, IT
70-piece ceramic dinner service, San Cristoforo Richard Ginori, made in Italy, late 1800s (1873-1896) This company manufactured from 1873 to 1896, so this set was produced in this t...
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1890s Italian Antique Sterling Thimble

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Ceramic

Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London
By Leuchars & Son
Located in Northampton, GB
Extensive Mother of Pearl Inlay From our Sewing Boxes collection, we are pleased to offer this Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London. The Sewing Box of rectangular shap...
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Early 19th Century British George IV Antique Sterling Thimble

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Wood

Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London
Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London
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H 4.33 in W 9.84 in D 7.87 in
Pair of Antique Meissen Two Tier Dessert / Cake Stands
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
A fine quality pair of 2-tier stands with figural finials of a maiden and man. The reticulated plates and supports each painted with various types of birds, waterfowl, insects and fl...
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Early 1900s German Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Porcelain

Large Art Deco Mirror Top Chrome Plateau Wedding Cake Stand
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Art Deco mirror top chrome plateau wedding cake stand This Stylish Art Deco piece is square, 6” high with a mirror top and Art Deco decoration on all sides The Stand is la...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Sterling Thimble

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Chrome

Set of 12 Wallace Grande Baroque Sterling Silver Flatware with Orignal Canteen
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Van Nuys, CA
First produced in 1941, the design of Wallace Grande Baroque silverware was created by William S. Warren to celebrate the art of the Baroque period. In designing grande baroque flatw...
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1940s American Baroque Antique Sterling Thimble

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Copper Swinging Sprit Kettle on a Wrought Iron Stand
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century Copper Swinging Sprit Kettle on a Wrought Iron stand This charming Arts and Crafts spirit Kettle hangs from a wrought iron stand, it has a copper spirit burner which...
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1880s Folk Art Antique Sterling Thimble

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Copper

Tunbridge Ware - A Fine Sewing Box with Isometric Cubes, c1850
By Edmund Nye Tunbridge Wells
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Tunbridge Ware - A Fine Sewing Box with Isometric Cubes and Geometric Mosaics, c1850 Additional Information: Heading: Tunbridge Ware - A Fine Sewing Box with Isometric Cubes and Geo...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Thimble

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Oak

Daum Enamel and Cameo Pink Spring Woodland glass miniature -French c1900
By Daum
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Near miniature Daum Spring Scene vase -Polychrome enamelled and cameo depicting a spring woodland scene with newly sprouting trees against an early morning pink sunrise. It is the s...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Art Glass

Antique French Mother of Pearl Sewing Necessaire Etui Propelling Pencil Case
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique French Mother of Pearl sewing necessaire, etui, circa 1840. The hinged fitted case with geometric mother of pearl & abalone decoration, the case has an inset silver t...
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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Silver, Steel

2 Community Silverplate Oneida Silver Artistry Oval Serving Bowl Dish 9"
By Oneida
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Community silverplate bon bon bowls / oval dishes in the Silver baroque Artistry pattern, featuring scrolls and flowers lining the scalloped edge with pierced accents. "One...
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Late 20th Century Baroque Antique Sterling Thimble

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Metal

Antique Edwardian Three Piece Silver Plated Tea Set by Walker & Hall
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian three piece silver plated tea set by Walker & Hall consisting of a teapot, sugar bowl and milk jug all with reeded edge and shaped handles. The teapot has a lift up...
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Early 20th Century English Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Spirit Kettle on A Stand
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Edwardian silver plated spirit kettle on a stand with original shaped handle, lift up lid with original handle shaped spout. Pretty reeded decoration with original burner and...
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20th Century Edwardian Antique Sterling Thimble

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Silver Plate

Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Spirit Kettle on A Stand
Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Spirit Kettle on A Stand
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H 13 in W 9.26 in D 4.73 in
Antique Silver Plated Arts & Crafts CG & Co Milk Serving Rattan Handle Jug
Located in London, GB
An antique 1920s silver-plated milk jug from the Arts and Crafts era with a rattan two-toned brown looped handle. Hallmarked: CG & Co. Silver Plated. In good vintage condition. I h...
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Sterling Thimble

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Silver Plate

A Sarcophagal Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box with Isometric Cube Design, c1835
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Sarcophagal Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box with Isometric Cube Design, c1835 Additional Information: Heading: Tunbridge Ware - A Sarcophagal Sewing Box with Isometric Cube Design c1835...
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19th Century English William IV Antique Sterling Thimble

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Rosewood

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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
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1850s English Victorian Antique Sterling Thimble

Victorian Silver Egg Shaped Sewing Etui Viscounts Cypher by H W Dee, 1891
By Henry William Dee
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
interior complete with a contemporary silver thimble, silk bobbins, a needle case with pull-off cover and
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Thimble

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Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver Policeman's Bullseye Lantern Vinaigrette / Sewing Etui
By Henry William Dee
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
including thimble, bobbin and needles. The front with small round hinged cover set with magnifying crystal
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1870s English Victorian Antique Sterling Thimble

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Silver

Antique Georgian English Sewing Etui Tortoise Shell Box Case
Located in San Marcos, CA
knife and a fabulous little tape measure; a combination tweezers and ear wax spoon, sterling silver
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Thimble

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Figured Mahogany Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
having two thimbles one of which is sterling silver, three to the front comprise of a tape, pin sharpener
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19th Century British William IV Antique Sterling Thimble

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Brass

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
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Sterling Silver

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
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1880s British Antique Sterling Thimble

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Sterling Silver

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
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1870s English Antique Sterling Thimble

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

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. Comically engraved "Only A
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Sterling Thimble

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Vermeil, Silver

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
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1910s European Edwardian Antique Sterling Thimble

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Silver, Enamel

Sterling Shot Glass
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A delightful and whimsical sterling silver shot glass in the the form of an oversized thimble
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Shot Glass
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H 2 in Dm 1.75 in
Antique Enamel and Sterling Cat Thimble
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver thimble with yellow enamel decoration . Two black and white cats holding paws
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1910s American Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Chatelaine .925 Sterling Silver Bag Purse
Located in Sparks, NV
. Each chain is mounted with a useful household appendage such as scissors, thimble, watch, key
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Sterling 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. Stern Bros & Co. was
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Thimble

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Sterling Silver

Set of Four Victorian Sterling Silver 'Only a Thimble Full' Jiggers
Located in New York, NY
A set of four Victorian era late 19th century jigger shot glasses, each in sterling silver, styled
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1880s Victorian Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver and Enamel Drinks Measure
Located in London, GB
Silver and enamel drinks measure in the form of a thimble. Around the base, it reads "JUST A
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1870s English Victorian Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Silver

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
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Sterling Thimble

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Enamel, Sterling Silver

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
By Simons Bros. Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sterling silver thimble jigger or shot glass bar tool for measuring out liquor when mixing
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Early 20th Century American International Style Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Sterling Silver

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
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17th Century German Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Silver

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
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19th Century English Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Cased Novelty Silver and Enamel 'Just a Thimbleful' Tot Cup
By George Unite
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Victorian novelty silver and enamel tot cup made in the form of a large Thimble, with the
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Silver

Very Rare Victorian Antique Papier Mache Sewing Box Etui Silver Tools
Located in San Marcos, CA
replacements, as is the mother of pearl seam-ripping knife. One extra thimble which is also sterling silver
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Thimble

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Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Fine Early 20th Century Cased French Silver Gilt Sewing Etui
By DREYFOUS, PARIS (worked from 1910)
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A very fine and rare sterling silver gilt Sewing Etui, complete with original rectangular dark
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Early 20th Century French Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Burr Walnut Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
compartments for embroidery silks, spools, two sterling silver thimbles, pin cushions and a beautiful cut glass
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19th Century British Antique Sterling Thimble

Materials

Brass

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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.
Questions About Antique Sterling Thimble
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.