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Exquisite Victorian Charles Horner Silver Thimble Cased in Ormulu Chatelaine Egg-shaped Holder
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Exquisite Victorian Charles Horner Silver Thimble Cased in Ormulu Chatelaine Egg-shaped Holder

19th century
Description

This Victorian silver thimble was made by the reputable Charles Horner and is dated Chester 1899. It is fitted in its original egg-shaped ormulu thimble case. The outer case chased all over with bright-cut designs and fitted with a suspension chain. The side with a thumb-piece opening to reveal the original interior fitted with pink silk and green crushed velvet. So often, the interior of these holders are missing. This is a beautiful complete example.

Hallmarks:

CH for Charles Horner.

Chester Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "u" for 1895.

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.

Postage

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1170613
Dealers Internal Reference
OCT88
Description
This Victorian silver thimble was made by the reputable Charles Horner and is dated Chester 1899. It is fitted in its original egg-shaped ormulu thimble case. The outer case chased all over with bright-cut designs and fitted with a suspension chain.
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The side with a thumb-piece opening to reveal the original interior fitted with pink silk and green crushed velvet.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

So often, the interior of these holders are missing. This is a beautiful complete example.

fig 1. EXQUISITE VICTORIAN CHARLES HORNER SILVER THIMBLE CASED IN ORMULU CHATELAINE EGG-SHAPED HOLDER
fig 1. Exquisite Victorian Charles Horner Silver Thimble Cased in Ormulu Chatelaine Egg-shaped Holder

Hallmarks:

CH for Charles Horner.

Chester Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "u" for 1895.

Dimensions:

Thimble height: 2cm / 0.6 inches.

Case Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Width: 4cm / 1.4 inches.

Depth: 2cm / 1 inch.

fig 2. EXQUISITE VICTORIAN CHARLES HORNER SILVER THIMBLE CASED IN ORMULU CHATELAINE EGG-SHAPED HOLDER
fig 2. Exquisite Victorian Charles Horner Silver Thimble Cased in Ormulu Chatelaine Egg-shaped Holder

Condition:

Very good condition

Original interior in good condition.

Postage

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.

fig 3. EXQUISITE VICTORIAN CHARLES HORNER SILVER THIMBLE CASED IN ORMULU CHATELAINE EGG-SHAPED HOLDER
fig 3. Exquisite Victorian Charles Horner Silver Thimble Cased in Ormulu Chatelaine Egg-shaped Holder

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
2cm (0.79")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1170613
Dealers Internal Ref
OCT88
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I EXQUISITE VICTORIAN CHARLES HORNER SILVER THIMBLE CASED IN ORMULU CHATELAINE EGG-SHAPED HOLDER

Exquisite Victorian Charles Horner Silver Thimble Cased in Ormulu Chatelaine Egg-shaped Holder

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Telephone 07947 998435
Location
Suffolk
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Verified Since Jun 2009
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Julie Cartwright Antiques
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EXQUISITE VICTORIAN CHARLES HORNER SILVER THIMBLE CASED IN ORMULU CHATELAINE EGG-SHAPED HOLDER
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