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Two Victorian Silver Thimbles Fitted in a Novelty Leather Binocular Case, One Thimble by Charles Horner, Chester 1894
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Two Victorian Silver Thimbles Fitted in a Novelty Leather Binocular Case, One Thimble by Charles Horner, Chester 1894

19th century
Description

This utterly charming and very unusual Victorian Novelty thimble holder is in the form of an opera glass case or binocular case. It comprises two Victorian silver thimbles, both dated 1894. One by the collectable Charles Horner, Chester 1894, the other by John Culver, Birmingham 1894. The green leather case with original interior. Truly delightful!

Hallmarks:

Thimble 1:

C.H for Charles Horner

Chester Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "K" for 1894.

Thimble 2:

J.C for John Culver.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Date letter "u" for 1894.

Lion Passant.

Dimensions:

Width: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.

Height: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
1.6cm (0.63")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1110570
Dealers Internal Reference
DEC98
Description
This utterly charming and very unusual Victorian Novelty thimble holder is in the form of an opera glass case or binocular case. It comprises two Victorian silver thimbles, both dated 1894. One by the collectable Charles Horner, Chester 1894, the other by John Culver, Birmingham 1894. The green leather case with original interior. Truly delightful!
fig 1. TWO VICTORIAN SILVER THIMBLES FITTED IN A NOVELTY LEATHER BINOCULAR CASE, ONE THIMBLE BY CHARLES HORNER, CHESTER 1894
fig 1. Two Victorian Silver Thimbles Fitted in a Novelty Leather Binocular Case, One Thimble by Charles Horner, Chester 1894

Hallmarks:

Thimble 1:

C.H for Charles Horner

Chester Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "K" for 1894.

Thimble 2:

J.C for John Culver.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Date letter "u" for 1894.

Lion Passant.

Dimensions:

fig 2. TWO VICTORIAN SILVER THIMBLES FITTED IN A NOVELTY LEATHER BINOCULAR CASE, ONE THIMBLE BY CHARLES HORNER, CHESTER 1894
fig 2. Two Victorian Silver Thimbles Fitted in a Novelty Leather Binocular Case, One Thimble by Charles Horner, Chester 1894

Width: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.

Height: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

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.

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
3cm (1.18")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
1.6cm (0.63")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1110570
Dealers Internal Ref
DEC98
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Archive I TWO VICTORIAN SILVER THIMBLES FITTED IN A NOVELTY LEATHER BINOCULAR CASE, ONE THIMBLE BY CHARLES HORNER, CHESTER 1894

Two Victorian Silver Thimbles Fitted in a Novelty Leather Binocular Case, One Thimble by Charles Horner, Chester 1894

Archive II TWO VICTORIAN SILVER THIMBLES FITTED IN A NOVELTY LEATHER BINOCULAR CASE, ONE THIMBLE BY CHARLES HORNER, CHESTER 1894 View II
Archive III TWO VICTORIAN SILVER THIMBLES FITTED IN A NOVELTY LEATHER BINOCULAR CASE, ONE THIMBLE BY CHARLES HORNER, CHESTER 1894 View III
Archive IV TWO VICTORIAN SILVER THIMBLES FITTED IN A NOVELTY LEATHER BINOCULAR CASE, ONE THIMBLE BY CHARLES HORNER, CHESTER 1894 View IV
Archive V TWO VICTORIAN SILVER THIMBLES FITTED IN A NOVELTY LEATHER BINOCULAR CASE, ONE THIMBLE BY CHARLES HORNER, CHESTER 1894 View V
Archive VI TWO VICTORIAN SILVER THIMBLES FITTED IN A NOVELTY LEATHER BINOCULAR CASE, ONE THIMBLE BY CHARLES HORNER, CHESTER 1894 View VI
Archive VII TWO VICTORIAN SILVER THIMBLES FITTED IN A NOVELTY LEATHER BINOCULAR CASE, ONE THIMBLE BY CHARLES HORNER, CHESTER 1894 View VII
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TWO VICTORIAN SILVER THIMBLES FITTED IN A NOVELTY LEATHER BINOCULAR CASE, ONE THIMBLE BY CHARLES HORNER, CHESTER 1894
TWO VICTORIAN SILVER THIMBLES FITTED IN A NOVELTY LEATHER BINOCULAR CASE, ONE THIMBLE BY CHARLES HORNER, CHESTER 1894
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TWO VICTORIAN SILVER THIMBLES FITTED IN A NOVELTY LEATHER BINOCULAR CASE, ONE THIMBLE BY CHARLES HORNER, CHESTER 1894
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