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Exquisite 19th C. French Gilt Metal Thimble in Ormulu Egg-shaped Holder
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Exquisite 19th C. French Gilt Metal Thimble in Ormulu Egg-shaped Holder

19th century
Description

This is an exquisite 19th. C French 19th gilt metal thimble in its original egg-shaped ormulu thimble case. The outer case chased all over with blossom flowers and fitted with a suspension chain. The side with a thumb-piece opening to reveal the original interior fitted with Royal blue silk and crushed green velvet. So often, the interior of these holders are missing. This is a beautiful complete example.

Dimensions:

Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Width: 4cm / 1.4 inches.

Depth: 2cm / 1 inch.

Condition:

Very good condition

Original interior in good condition.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

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To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1088680
Dealers Internal Reference
AOUT83
Description
This is an exquisite 19th. C French 19th gilt metal thimble in its original egg-shaped ormulu thimble case. The outer case chased all over with blossom flowers and fitted with a suspension chain.
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The side with a thumb-piece opening to reveal the original interior fitted with Royal blue silk and crushed green velvet.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

So often, the interior of these holders are missing. This is a beautiful complete example.

fig 1. EXQUISITE 19TH C. FRENCH GILT METAL THIMBLE IN ORMULU EGG-SHAPED HOLDER
fig 1. Exquisite 19th C. French Gilt Metal Thimble in Ormulu Egg-shaped Holder

Dimensions:

Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Width: 4cm / 1.4 inches.

Depth: 2cm / 1 inch.

Condition:

Very good condition

Original interior in good condition.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

fig 2. EXQUISITE 19TH C. FRENCH GILT METAL THIMBLE IN ORMULU EGG-SHAPED HOLDER
fig 2. Exquisite 19th C. French Gilt Metal Thimble in Ormulu Egg-shaped Holder

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1088680
Dealers Internal Ref
AOUT83
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I EXQUISITE 19TH C. FRENCH GILT METAL THIMBLE IN ORMULU EGG-SHAPED HOLDER

Exquisite 19th C. French Gilt Metal Thimble in Ormulu Egg-shaped Holder

Archive II EXQUISITE 19TH C. FRENCH GILT METAL THIMBLE IN ORMULU EGG-SHAPED HOLDER View II
Archive III EXQUISITE 19TH C. FRENCH GILT METAL THIMBLE IN ORMULU EGG-SHAPED HOLDER View III
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
Location
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 147
Items Sold 2,157
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Verified Since Jun 2009
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Location: Suffolk, United Kingdom
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EXQUISITE 19TH C. FRENCH GILT METAL THIMBLE IN ORMULU EGG-SHAPED HOLDER
EXQUISITE 19TH C. FRENCH GILT METAL THIMBLE IN ORMULU EGG-SHAPED HOLDER
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