Exquisite Solid Silver Thimble in Ormulu Chatelaine Egg-shaped Holder

Name: Exquisite Solid Silver Thimble in Ormulu Chatelaine Egg-shaped Holder
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1152931
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Julie Cartwright Antiques

Description

This 100 years old solid silver thimble was made by the prolific Henry Griffiths & Sons and is dated Birmingham 1924. It is fitted in a delightful egg-shaped ormulu thimble case. The outer case chased all over with unusual Egyptian Revival designs and fitted with a suspension chain. The side with a thumb-piece opening to reveal the original interior fitted with blue silk and crushed velvet. So often, the interior of these holders are missing. This is a beautiful complete example.

Hallmarks:

H.G & S for Henry Griffiths & Sons.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "z" for 1924.

Dimensions:

Thimble height: 2cm / 0.6 inches.

Case Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Width: 4cm / 1.4 inches.

Depth: 2cm / 1 inch.

Condition:

Very good condition

Original interior in good condition.

Delivery:

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Physical Dimensions

Height

2cm (0.79")

Width

4cm (1.57")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1152931

Dealers Internal Reference

JUIL91

Description

This 100 years old solid silver thimble was made by the prolific Henry Griffiths & Sons and is dated Birmingham 1924. It is fitted in a delightful egg-shaped ormulu thimble case.

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The outer case chased all over with unusual Egyptian Revival designs and fitted with a suspension chain.

Julie Cartwright Antiques

The side with a thumb-piece opening to reveal the original interior fitted with blue silk and crushed velvet. So often, the interior of these holders are missing. This is a beautiful complete example.