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Yellow Gold Sewing Thimble Charm - 10k Seamstress Quilter Tool
Yellow Gold Sewing Thimble Charm - 10k Seamstress Quilter Tool

Yellow Gold Sewing Thimble Charm - 10k Seamstress Quilter Tool

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Theme: Sewing Thimble, Seamstress Quilter Tool Measurements Tall

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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Solid Yellow Gold Detailed Engraved Collectible Sewing Thimble
Antique Solid Yellow Gold Detailed Engraved Collectible Sewing Thimble

Antique Solid Yellow Gold Detailed Engraved Collectible Sewing Thimble

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.1 Grams Overall Height: 19.0mm (0.75") Overall Width: 15.58mm (0.61") (outside at base) Inside Diameter: 11.28mm to 13.54mm (approx.) Condit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Collectible Solid 10k Yellow Gold Hand Engraved Sewing Thimble Date 1924
Antique Collectible Solid 10k Yellow Gold Hand Engraved Sewing Thimble Date 1924

Antique Collectible Solid 10k Yellow Gold Hand Engraved Sewing Thimble Date 1924

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 10k Yellow Gold Weight: 2.6 Grams Overall Height: 18.7mm (0.73") Overall Width: 15.73mm (0.61") (outside at base) Inside Diameter: 10.91mm to 14.04mm (approx.) Condit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

as a container for a sewing thimble. Brass tip. United States of America early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century American Antiquities

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Moschino Vintage 90s Black Blazer Jacket with Novelty "Thimble" Buttons
Moschino Vintage 90s Black Blazer Jacket with Novelty "Thimble" Buttons

Moschino Vintage 90s Black Blazer Jacket with Novelty "Thimble" Buttons

By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic

Located in Sparks, NV

Double breasted blazer jacket with unique novelty buttons shaped like sewing thimbles. By Moschino

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1990s Italian Blazers

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

oversized sewing thimble, with tiny, hammered design below inscription/engraving. A great antique piece for

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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Brass Thimble Case with Engraved Bamboo Motif
Vintage Brass Thimble Case with Engraved Bamboo Motif

Vintage Brass Thimble Case with Engraved Bamboo Motif

By Henry Griffith & Sons, Charles Horner

Located in San Diego, CA

sewing thimble—though it now serves equally well as a keepsake box for rings, small charms, or other

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Vintage 1950s Hong Kong American Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mending, Original Painting
Mending, Original Painting

Mending, Original Painting

By Dwight Smith

Located in San Francisco, CA

, sewing, thimbles, autumn, fall, farming, still life, realism, representational, watercolor painting, red

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Drawings and W...

Materials

Watercolor

Retro Vintage Thimble Sewing Needlework Charm 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Retro Vintage Thimble Sewing Needlework Charm 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Retro Vintage Thimble Sewing Needlework Charm 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Classic, retro and dare we say, “charming?” This thimble charm is crafted from 14 karat yellow gold

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Mid-20th Century Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sewing Theme Limoges France Floral Motif Porcelain Double Thimbles or Needle Box
Sewing Theme Limoges France Floral Motif Porcelain Double Thimbles or Needle Box

Sewing Theme Limoges France Floral Motif Porcelain Double Thimbles or Needle Box

By Limoges

Located in Tustin, CA

Very pretty, Limoges porcelain double thimble shaped trinket box is handmade with a white

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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Sewing Box
Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Sewing Box

Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Sewing Box

$3,775

H 4.34 in W 10.44 in D 7.88 in

Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, GB

removable accessory tray with solid silver engine turned reels, two thimbles, sewing tools and mother of

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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Gabriella Crespi Silver Plate Sewing Egg Box, 1970s
Gabriella Crespi Silver Plate Sewing Egg Box, 1970s

Gabriella Crespi Silver Plate Sewing Egg Box, 1970s

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in Naples, IT

Egg-shaped silverplate sewing box, signed Gabriella Crespi. Sewing kit with scissors, thimble and

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Sewing Accessory – Black Forest – Carved Wooden Bear
19th Century Sewing Accessory – Black Forest – Carved Wooden Bear

19th Century Sewing Accessory – Black Forest – Carved Wooden Bear

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A charming 19th century Black Forest carved wooden sewing accessory in the form of a bear. This

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Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Sewing Box in Rosewood Veneer, Gold and Silver, Restoration Period
Sewing Box in Rosewood Veneer, Gold and Silver, Restoration Period

Sewing Box in Rosewood Veneer, Gold and Silver, Restoration Period

Located in Paris, FR

Precious rectangular sewing box in rosewood veneer called. Uncovered, it presents a mirror with

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Antique 19th Century French Restauration Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver

Victorian 18kt/Sterling Silver Diamond Chatelaine Mesh Purse Pendant 0.80ctw
Victorian 18kt/Sterling Silver Diamond Chatelaine Mesh Purse Pendant 0.80ctw

Victorian 18kt/Sterling Silver Diamond Chatelaine Mesh Purse Pendant 0.80ctw

Located in Narberth, PA

chatelaine (French for "chain"), on a belt worn by women and men for carrying keys, thimble and/or sewing kit

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

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Antique Miniature Sewing Compendium, 19th Century
Antique Miniature Sewing Compendium, 19th Century

Antique Miniature Sewing Compendium, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

ball finial. The top unscrews to reveal various bone sewing tools securely housed including thimble

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Mahogany

Antique Coromandel Floral Painted Glazed Onyx Sewing Box, 19th Century
Antique Coromandel Floral Painted Glazed Onyx Sewing Box, 19th Century

Antique Coromandel Floral Painted Glazed Onyx Sewing Box, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

thimble. This unusual sewing box comes with a fully working lock and tasseled key.

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Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Macassar

Tiffany & Co. Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Chatelaine Container Antique Charm
Tiffany & Co. Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Chatelaine Container Antique Charm

Tiffany & Co. Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Chatelaine Container Antique Charm

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

like this were worn suspended from a woman's chatelaine. They were most often used to hold thimbles

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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Sapphire Chatelaine Mesh Purse Pendant
Victorian Sapphire Chatelaine Mesh Purse Pendant

Victorian Sapphire Chatelaine Mesh Purse Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

attached to a chatelaine (French for "chain"), on a belt worn by women and men for carrying keys, thimble

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18k Sapphire Chatelaine Mesh Purse Pin or Pendant
Victorian 18k Sapphire Chatelaine Mesh Purse Pin or Pendant

Victorian 18k Sapphire Chatelaine Mesh Purse Pin or Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

"), on a belt worn by women and men for carrying keys, thimble and/or sewing kit, etc. It's a fabulous

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

14 Karat Gold Collectable Sewing Thimble
14 Karat Gold Collectable Sewing Thimble

14 Karat Gold Collectable Sewing Thimble

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

sewing thimble. 7/8 inch tall. 3.2 penny weight. Stamped 14k by maker. Gift boxed.

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20th Century Unknown Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Rose Gold Sewing Thimble Flowers Carved
Art Deco Rose Gold Sewing Thimble Flowers Carved

Art Deco Rose Gold Sewing Thimble Flowers Carved

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W 0.48 in Dm 0.63 in L 0.87 in

Art Deco Rose Gold Sewing Thimble Flowers Carved

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

This Art Deco sewing thimble is a truly special and unique object, crafted with exceptional

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Sewing Thimble Charm - 18k Seamstress Quilter's Tool
Yellow Gold Sewing Thimble Charm - 18k Seamstress Quilter's Tool

Yellow Gold Sewing Thimble Charm - 18k Seamstress Quilter's Tool

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Theme: Sewing Thimble, Seamstress Quilter's Tool Measurements Tall

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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage Shadow Box with Collection of Antique and Vintage Thimbles
Vintage Shadow Box with Collection of Antique and Vintage Thimbles

Vintage Shadow Box with Collection of Antique and Vintage Thimbles

Located in Sheffield, MA

Wonderful small curio display case showing an assemblage of small sewing thimbles with room to

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Early 20th Century Vitrines

Vintage Sterling Silver Novelty Thimble Earrings
Vintage Sterling Silver Novelty Thimble Earrings

Vintage Sterling Silver Novelty Thimble Earrings

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H 0.88 in W 0.75 in D 0.63 in

Vintage Sterling Silver Novelty Thimble Earrings

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage sterling silver clip-on earrings in the shape of sewing thimbles. These novelty earrings

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver "Only A Thimble Full" Shot Glass or Liquor Measure
Antique Sterling Silver "Only A Thimble Full" Shot Glass or Liquor Measure

Antique Sterling Silver "Only A Thimble Full" Shot Glass or Liquor Measure

By The Thomae Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. In the form of oversized sewing thimble. Engraved around the rim ""Only a Thimble Full". Simply a

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20th Century American Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French Lacquer & Inlaid Abalone Sewing Etui Necessaire Scent Bottle Case
Antique French Lacquer & Inlaid Abalone Sewing Etui Necessaire Scent Bottle Case

Antique French Lacquer & Inlaid Abalone Sewing Etui Necessaire Scent Bottle Case

Located in Portland, OR

needle case, sewing thimble, a cut & polished crochet hook and needle. A fine antique inlaid necessaire

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Antique 1840s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Steel

Antique Sterling Silver "Only A Thimble Full" Shot Glass or Liquor Measure
Antique Sterling Silver "Only A Thimble Full" Shot Glass or Liquor Measure

Antique Sterling Silver "Only A Thimble Full" Shot Glass or Liquor Measure

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique shot glass or jigger. In sterling silver. In the form of oversized sewing thimble

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20th Century American Barware

Materials

Silver, 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

,’ the jigger is modeled on an over sized sewing thimble. With beading under the smooth rim and a heavily

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Early 20th Century American International Style Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Sewing Box
19th Century Sewing Box

19th Century Sewing Box

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H 4.34 in W 9.06 in D 6.3 in

19th Century Sewing Box

Located in Paris, FR

silver-gilt cork, - silver-gilt sewing shears, - a gold thimble, - a silver-gilt spike, - a steel

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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Silver

Antique French Mother of Pearl Sewing Necessaire Etui Propelling Pencil Case
Antique French Mother of Pearl Sewing Necessaire Etui Propelling Pencil Case

Antique French Mother of Pearl Sewing Necessaire Etui Propelling Pencil Case

Located in Portland, OR

Nail Scissors Awl Button/boot hook Engraved propelling pencil Penknife Sewing scissors Thimble Sewing

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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver, Steel

Hermès Carré "Petite Main" by Caty Latham Circa 1990/1997
Hermès Carré "Petite Main" by Caty Latham Circa 1990/1997

Hermès Carré "Petite Main" by Caty Latham Circa 1990/1997

By Hermès

Located in Toulon, FR

silk twill with hand-rolled edges. Sewing-themed designs with thread braids, ribbons and sewing kit

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1990s French Fichu

Decorative Vintage Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring
Decorative Vintage Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring

Decorative Vintage Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Antwerp, BE

, the bride-to-be frequently received a sewing thimble rather than a engagement ring. This practice was

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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, P...

Exquisite Tortoise & Ivory Sewing Etui
Exquisite Tortoise & Ivory Sewing Etui

Exquisite Tortoise & Ivory Sewing Etui

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H 4 in W 2.75 in D 2.25 in

Exquisite Tortoise & Ivory Sewing Etui

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

scissors, pocket knife, thimble, sewing pick, measuring tape, needle, needle pad and ivory note paper.

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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Objects

Victorian 1860 Papier-Mâché Sewing Box
Victorian 1860 Papier-Mâché Sewing Box

Victorian 1860 Papier-Mâché Sewing Box

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H 6.3 in W 12.21 in D 9.06 in

Victorian 1860 Papier-Mâché Sewing Box

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

lock and key and its original tray and fitted interior such as sewing reels ,silver thimbles, sewing

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Antique 1860s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Victorian 1860 Papier-Mâché Sewing Box
Victorian 1860 Papier-Mâché Sewing Box

Victorian 1860 Papier-Mâché Sewing Box

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H 6.3 in W 12.21 in L 6.3 in

Victorian 1860 Papier-Mâché Sewing Box

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

lock and key and its original tray and fitted interior such as sewing reels ,silver thimbles, sewing

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Antique 1860s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Austrian Silver Chatelaine Sewing Etui
Early 20th Century Austrian Silver Chatelaine Sewing Etui

Early 20th Century Austrian Silver Chatelaine Sewing Etui

By E.F. Vienna

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A good quality early 20th century Austrian silver chatelaine sewing etui consisting of a thimble, a

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Early 20th Century Austrian More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Silver

Regency Kingwood Sewing Box / Writing Cabinet, 19th Century
Regency Kingwood Sewing Box / Writing Cabinet, 19th Century

Regency Kingwood Sewing Box / Writing Cabinet, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

compartments stocked with sewing supplies including thread spools, thimbles, pincushion, tape measure and a

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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Austin of Dublin Ebony Mother of Pearl Sewing Box, 19th Century
Austin of Dublin Ebony Mother of Pearl Sewing Box, 19th Century

Austin of Dublin Ebony Mother of Pearl Sewing Box, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

, two pairs of scissors, penknife and silver pencil, and two silver thimbles. This exquisite sewing box

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony

Antique Childs Miniature Tunbridge Ware Box, 19th Century
Antique Childs Miniature Tunbridge Ware Box, 19th Century

Antique Childs Miniature Tunbridge Ware Box, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

lifts off to reveal a collection of miniature sewing tools including a thimble, thread winders, scissors

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Antique Walking Stick/Cane, Germany with Around 1910

Antique Walking Stick/Cane, Germany with Around 1910

Located in Berlin, DE

Antique walking stick/cane, Germany with around 1910 Antique historical condition. Please refer to the detailed photos for the condition (V-221).

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Antique Early 1900s Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Silver

Extraordinary Walking Stick Horn Handle Silver
Extraordinary Walking Stick Horn Handle Silver

Extraordinary Walking Stick Horn Handle Silver

Located in Berlin, DE

massiv horn handle silver shaft robust stick (V-215).

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Vintage 1920s Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Horn

Handsome Collection of 16 19th Century English Walking Sticks, Some with Daggers
Handsome Collection of 16 19th Century English Walking Sticks, Some with Daggers

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Located in Buchanan, MI

Handsome collection of 16 19th century English walking sticks, some with daggers. Priced Per walking stick.

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Antique 19th Century English George III Desk Sets

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Brass

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Midcentury Brass Pommel with Inset Compass Gadget Cane or Walking Stick

Midcentury Brass Pommel with Inset Compass Gadget Cane or Walking Stick

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This vintage walking stick or cane is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in England in circa 1965 in the period style. The walking stick is made with a solid turned oak shaft w...

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System  walking stick with grain measuring the function, France 1820.
System  walking stick with grain measuring the function, France 1820.

System walking stick with grain measuring the function, France 1820.

Located in Milan, IT

System walking stick: stick with grain measuring function. Oak wood barrel, graduated on the outside with brass nails. Iron knob, brass ferrule. By unscrewing the knob, a graduated i...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

System walking stick, fisherman’s seat, France 1900.
System walking stick, fisherman’s seat, France 1900.

System walking stick, fisherman’s seat, France 1900.

Located in Milan, IT

System walking stick: fisherman's seat, very popular for its construction simplicity. The shaft, made of thick bamboo wood, separates into three parts. The fabric part, triangular in...

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Fabric, Bamboo

Vintage 9K Gold Thimble Charm Pendant
Vintage 9K Gold Thimble Charm Pendant

Vintage 9K Gold Thimble Charm Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

This is a 9 karat yellow gold vintage thimble charm pendant. The cute gold finger covering has beautiful pitting details throughout the cup. A thimble is a small pitted cup that ca...

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Late 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces

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9k Gold

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Sewing Thimbles For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of sewing thimbles available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of 18k gold, gilt metal and gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of sewing thimbles includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Nouveau and Empire styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. E.G. Webster & Sons, Gabriella Crespi and Hermès each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Most of our sewing thimbles for sale are for men, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much are Sewing Thimbles?

On average, sewing thimbles at 1stDibs sell for $1,458, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $18,850 for the highest priced versions of this item.