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Delightful Victorian Silver Thimble Bucket by Laurence Emanuel, Birmingham 1888
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Delightful Victorian Silver Thimble Bucket by Laurence Emanuel, Birmingham 1888

19th century
Description

This exquisite solid silver thimble bucket is hallmarked for Birmingham 1888 and was made by the renowned Laurence Emanuel. Silver thimble buckets are few and far between and this is a lovely example. It is fitted with a Victorian silver thimble dated Birmingham 1890. The cylindrical body embossed all over with foliate sprays. The sides with swivel handle. The interior lined with the original velvet. The base fully hallmarked

Hallmarks:

LE for Lawrence Emanuel.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "g" for 1906.

Dimensions:

Height excluding handle: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Diameter: 2.2cm / 0.6 inches.

Condition:

Excellent.

Postage:

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Postage UK: £8 Special delivery.

Postage overseas: £15 Signed For.

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

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Thimble Bucket to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1144747
Dealers Internal Reference
MAI83
Description
This exquisite solid silver thimble bucket is hallmarked for Birmingham 1888 and was made by the renowned Laurence Emanuel. Silver thimble buckets are few and far between and this is a lovely example. It is fitted with a Victorian silver thimble dated Birmingham 1890. The cylindrical body embossed all over with foliate sprays. The sides with swivel handle. The interior lined with the original velvet. The base fully hallmarked
fig 1. A Victorian sterling silver bucket-shaped thimble holder with an arched wire handle and embossed floral repousse patterns, containing a silver thimble.
fig 1. Delightful Victorian Silver Thimble Bucket by Laurence Emanuel, Birmingham 1888

Hallmarks:

LE for Lawrence Emanuel.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "g" for 1906.

Dimensions:

Height excluding handle: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Diameter: 2.2cm / 0.6 inches.

Condition:

Excellent.

Postage:

fig 2. A Victorian sterling silver bucket-shaped thimble holder with an arched wire handle and embossed floral repousse patterns, containing a silver thimble.
fig 2. Delightful Victorian Silver Thimble Bucket by Laurence Emanuel, Birmingham 1888

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special delivery.

Postage overseas: £15 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
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Thimble Bucket to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1144747
Dealers Internal Ref
MAI83
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Archive I A Victorian sterling silver bucket-shaped thimble holder with an arched wire handle and embossed floral repousse patterns, containing a silver thimble.

Delightful Victorian Silver Thimble Bucket by Laurence Emanuel, Birmingham 1888

Archive II A Victorian sterling silver bucket-shaped thimble holder with an arched wire handle and embossed floral repousse patterns, containing a silver thimble. View II
Archive III A Victorian sterling silver bucket-shaped thimble holder with an arched wire handle and embossed floral repousse patterns, containing a silver thimble. View III
Archive IV A Victorian sterling silver bucket-shaped thimble holder with an arched wire handle and embossed floral repousse patterns, containing a silver thimble. View IV
Archive V A Victorian sterling silver bucket-shaped thimble holder with an arched wire handle and embossed floral repousse patterns, containing a silver thimble. View V
Archive VI A Victorian sterling silver bucket-shaped thimble holder with an arched wire handle and embossed floral repousse patterns, containing a silver thimble. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian sterling silver bucket-shaped thimble holder with an arched wire handle and embossed floral repousse patterns, containing a silver thimble. View VII
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A Victorian sterling silver bucket-shaped thimble holder with an arched wire handle and embossed floral repousse patterns, containing a silver thimble.
DELIGHTFUL VICTORIAN SILVER THIMBLE BUCKET BY LAURENCE EMANUEL, BIRMINGHAM 1888
Ref: SA1144747
A Victorian sterling silver bucket-shaped thimble holder with an arched wire handle and embossed floral repousse patterns, containing a silver thimble.
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FAQs

A Victorian silver thimble bucket is a miniature novelty container crafted during the late nineteenth century to store sewing thimbles, often designed to hang from a chatelaine or sit inside a needlework box.

These items were predominantly constructed from hallmarked sterling silver using techniques such as repousse relief, hand chasing, and wire bending for attached bail handles.

Authentic pieces display official British assay office hallmarkssuch as the Birmingham anchoralongside date letters, makers marks, and distinct signs of hand-finished relief details.

Small silver novelties can be styled within glass shadow boxes, presented on vintage brass trays, or showcased alongside other silver curiosities inside glass display cabinets.

Lightly wipe the surface with a soft microfibre cloth and specialized silver polish, avoiding abrasive scrubbers that could wear down delicate embossed details or removing natural oxidisation.
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