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A Delightful Victorian Mother-of-pearl Thimble Box & Silver Thimble
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A Delightful Victorian Mother-of-pearl Thimble Box & Silver Thimble

19th century
Description

A charming example of Victorian sewing ware. This delightful thimble holder is rectangular in shape with a domed lid. The lid is hinged and is opened with a push button release. The original plush lined interior is in an attractive navy blue and the body is decorated with beautiful panels of mother-of-pearl and abalone shell. The box is supplied with a hallmarked Victorian silver thimble, with a floral engraved border. A lovely and unusual collector's piece, still usable today. Dimensions below.

Postage & Packing £10.00 UK

18.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent with no breaks, holes or splits. There are a couple of minor losses to the corners, commensurate with age and use.

Dat :- c1870.

Origin :- English

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Thimble :- Birmingham 1898.

Maker :- John Tongue.

Height :- 3.2 cms. (highest point)

Depth :- 3.6 cms.

Width :- 2.6 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.2cm (1.26")
Width
3.6cm (1.42")
Depth
2.6cm (1.02")
Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1153376
Dealers Internal Reference
ACMC118
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Description
A charming example of Victorian sewing ware. This delightful thimble holder is rectangular in shape with a domed lid. The lid is hinged and is opened with a push button release.
The original plush lined interior is in an attractive navy blue and the body is decorated with beautiful panels of mother-of-pearl and abalone shell.
Andrew Cox Antiques

The box is supplied with a hallmarked Victorian silver thimble, with a floral engraved border. A lovely and unusual collector's piece, still usable today. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A delightful Victorian mother-of-pearl thimble box & silver thimble
fig 1. A Delightful Victorian Mother-of-pearl Thimble Box & Silver Thimble

Postage & Packing £10.00 UK

18.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent with no breaks, holes or splits. There are a couple of minor losses to the corners, commensurate with age and use.

Dat :- c1870.

Origin :- English

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Thimble :- Birmingham 1898.

Maker :- John Tongue.

Height :- 3.2 cms. (highest point)

Depth :- 3.6 cms.

Width :- 2.6 cms.

Height
3.2cm (1.26")
Width
3.6cm (1.42")
Depth
2.6cm (1.02")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1153376
Dealers Internal Ref
ACMC118
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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A delightful Victorian mother-of-pearl thimble box & silver thimble
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