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Very Rare Georgian Silver Filigree Thimble/tape Measure Combination, Circa 1800
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Very Rare Georgian Silver Filigree Thimble/tape Measure Combination, Circa 1800

18th century
Description

This exquisite and very unusual Georgian silver thimble/ tape measure combination dates circa 1800. The thimble with drum-shaped filigree body surrounding a vacant cartouche. The base of the thimble screwing onto the conforming drum-shaped tape measure. The tape measure with domed winder and suspension loop. Retaining its original silk tape. The tape starting at 4 inches (it incurred a little loss in the last 225 years!)

Hallmarks:

Unmarked as is practically always the case with filigree items, but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

Height: 5.5cm / 2,.2 inches.

Maximum diameter: 1.5cm / 0.6 inches.

Condition:

Very good

No damage to the filigree work.

Winding mechanism still working.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £17 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
5cm (1.97")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1110566
Dealers Internal Reference
DEC97
Description
This exquisite and very unusual Georgian silver thimble/ tape measure combination dates circa 1800. The thimble with drum-shaped filigree body surrounding a vacant cartouche. The base of the thimble screwing onto the conforming drum-shaped tape measure. The tape measure with domed winder and suspension loop. Retaining its original silk tape. The tape starting at 4 inches (it incurred a little loss in the last 225 years!)
fig 1. VERY RARE GEORGIAN SILVER FILIGREE THIMBLE/TAPE MEASURE COMBINATION, CIRCA 1800
fig 1. Very Rare Georgian Silver Filigree Thimble/tape Measure Combination, Circa 1800

Hallmarks:

Unmarked as is practically always the case with filigree items, but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

Height: 5.5cm / 2,.2 inches.

Maximum diameter: 1.5cm / 0.6 inches.

Condition:

Very good

No damage to the filigree work.

fig 2. VERY RARE GEORGIAN SILVER FILIGREE THIMBLE/TAPE MEASURE COMBINATION, CIRCA 1800
fig 2. Very Rare Georgian Silver Filigree Thimble/tape Measure Combination, Circa 1800

Winding mechanism still working.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £17 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
5cm (1.97")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1110566
Dealers Internal Ref
DEC97
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I VERY RARE GEORGIAN SILVER FILIGREE THIMBLE/TAPE MEASURE COMBINATION, CIRCA 1800

Very Rare Georgian Silver Filigree Thimble/tape Measure Combination, Circa 1800

Archive II VERY RARE GEORGIAN SILVER FILIGREE THIMBLE/TAPE MEASURE COMBINATION, CIRCA 1800 View II
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Archive V VERY RARE GEORGIAN SILVER FILIGREE THIMBLE/TAPE MEASURE COMBINATION, CIRCA 1800 View V
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Archive X VERY RARE GEORGIAN SILVER FILIGREE THIMBLE/TAPE MEASURE COMBINATION, CIRCA 1800 View X
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VERY RARE GEORGIAN SILVER FILIGREE THIMBLE/TAPE MEASURE COMBINATION, CIRCA 1800
VERY RARE GEORGIAN SILVER FILIGREE THIMBLE/TAPE MEASURE COMBINATION, CIRCA 1800
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VERY RARE GEORGIAN SILVER FILIGREE THIMBLE/TAPE MEASURE COMBINATION, CIRCA 1800
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