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Novelty English Sterling Silver Thimble Tot Shot Cup Beaker Measure 1957 Barware
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Novelty English Sterling Silver Thimble Tot Shot Cup Beaker Measure 1957 Barware

1940 - 1960
Sold 4 August 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
This “Novelty English Sterling Silver Thimble Tot Shot Cup Beaker Measure 1957 Barware” found a buyer.

It was listed by The Silver Squirrel. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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A novelty English solid sterling silver novelty tot cup or measure. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1957 with the maker being P H Vogel & Co. It has been superbly designed being in the form of an oversized thimble bearing the words JUST A THIMBLEFUL. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes distortions and repairs. The inside is perfectly clean and usable. It measures approx. 1.5 inches (3.8cm) tall by over 1.5 inches (4cm) across the rim by over 1.25 inches (3.2cm) across the base and weighs 34 grams. A beautifully made interesting piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Thimble Tot Cup to the 1950s.

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SA1139687
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35919
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A novelty English solid sterling silver novelty tot cup or measure. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1957 with the maker being P H Vogel & Co.
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It has been superbly designed being in the form of an oversized thimble bearing the words JUST A THIMBLEFUL.
The Silver Squirrel

It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes distortions and repairs. The inside is perfectly clean and usable. It measures approx. 1.5 inches (3.8cm) tall by over 1.5 inches (4cm) across the rim by over 1.25 inches (3.2cm) across the base and weighs 34 grams. A beautifully made interesting piece.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Thimble Tot Cup to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1139687
Dealers Internal Ref
35919
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A close-up shot of a small sterling silver novelty thimble shaped tot cup with engraved lettering around the rim. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A close-up shot of a small sterling silver novelty thimble shaped tot cup with engraved lettering around the rim. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Novelty English Sterling Silver Thimble Tot Shot Cup Beaker Measure 1957 Barware

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A close-up shot of a small sterling silver novelty thimble shaped tot cup with engraved lettering around the rim.
NOVELTY ENGLISH STERLING SILVER THIMBLE TOT SHOT CUP BEAKER MEASURE 1957 BARWARE
Ref: SA1139687
A close-up shot of a small sterling silver novelty thimble shaped tot cup with engraved lettering around the rim.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBarware
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsIndented dimple pattern, Engraved lettering, Rolled rim

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Novelty thimble tot cups gained popularity in the mid-20th century as humorous barware items, often inscribed with playful phrases like just a thimbleful to humorously mock the small measure of a drink.

These cups are typically manufactured from solid sterling silver, often featuring a gilded interior (known as parcel-gilt) to prevent the metal from reacting with alcohol.

Authentic British pieces from this era bear official government hallmarks stamped into the metal, which include a makers mark, the lion passant for sterling silver, a town mark, and a date letter.

This small piece of barware works well displayed on a drinks trolley, home bar, or polished sideboard amongst glassware and decanters to add a touch of vintage character.

Silver items should be gently washed in warm soapy water and dried with a soft cloth, using a specialized silver polish sparingly and only when necessary to remove tarnish.
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