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Rare 19th C. Miniature Silver Thimble for a Child in Mother of Pearl Egg-shaped Case.
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Rare 19th C. Miniature Silver Thimble for a Child in Mother of Pearl Egg-shaped Case.

19th century
Description

This is a delightful egg-shaped mother of pearl miniature thimble case housing a small silver thimble for a child. The hinged lid with a thumb-piece opening to reveal the original green velvet interior. The egg resting on an ormulu circular base. The silver thimble engraved with the words "Ever Dear". Thimble unmarked but tested as silver

Dimensions:

Length: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.

Width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Condition:

Very good condition

Original interior in good condition.

Delivery:

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Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1145746
Dealers Internal Reference
JUIN99
Description
This is a delightful egg-shaped mother of pearl miniature thimble case housing a small silver thimble for a child. The hinged lid with a thumb-piece opening to reveal the original green velvet interior. The egg resting on an ormulu circular base. The silver thimble engraved with the words "Ever Dear". Thimble unmarked but tested as silver
fig 1. RARE 19TH C. MINIATURE SILVER THIMBLE FOR A CHILD IN MOTHER OF PEARL EGG-SHAPED CASE.
fig 1. Rare 19th C. Miniature Silver Thimble for a Child in Mother of Pearl Egg-shaped Case.

Dimensions:

Length: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.

Width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Condition:

Very good condition

Original interior in good condition.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

fig 2. RARE 19TH C. MINIATURE SILVER THIMBLE FOR A CHILD IN MOTHER OF PEARL EGG-SHAPED CASE.
fig 2. Rare 19th C. Miniature Silver Thimble for a Child in Mother of Pearl Egg-shaped Case.

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
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1145746
Dealers Internal Ref
JUIN99
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I RARE 19TH C. MINIATURE SILVER THIMBLE FOR A CHILD IN MOTHER OF PEARL EGG-SHAPED CASE.

Rare 19th C. Miniature Silver Thimble for a Child in Mother of Pearl Egg-shaped Case.

Archive II RARE 19TH C. MINIATURE SILVER THIMBLE FOR A CHILD IN MOTHER OF PEARL EGG-SHAPED CASE. View II
Archive III RARE 19TH C. MINIATURE SILVER THIMBLE FOR A CHILD IN MOTHER OF PEARL EGG-SHAPED CASE. View III
Archive IV RARE 19TH C. MINIATURE SILVER THIMBLE FOR A CHILD IN MOTHER OF PEARL EGG-SHAPED CASE. View IV
Archive V RARE 19TH C. MINIATURE SILVER THIMBLE FOR A CHILD IN MOTHER OF PEARL EGG-SHAPED CASE. View V
Archive VI RARE 19TH C. MINIATURE SILVER THIMBLE FOR A CHILD IN MOTHER OF PEARL EGG-SHAPED CASE. View VI
Archive VII RARE 19TH C. MINIATURE SILVER THIMBLE FOR A CHILD IN MOTHER OF PEARL EGG-SHAPED CASE. View VII
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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
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RARE 19TH C. MINIATURE SILVER THIMBLE FOR A CHILD IN MOTHER OF PEARL EGG-SHAPED CASE.
RARE 19TH C. MINIATURE SILVER THIMBLE FOR A CHILD IN MOTHER OF PEARL EGG-SHAPED CASE.
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RARE 19TH C. MINIATURE SILVER THIMBLE FOR A CHILD IN MOTHER OF PEARL EGG-SHAPED CASE.
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