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

Name: A Delightful Victorian Mother-of-pearl Thimble Box & Silver Thimble
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1172503
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Andrew Cox Antiques

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 Chester assayed Victorian silver thimble, by the collectable Charles Horner and a charming period example of a paper needle case with advertising print to the front. 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. The thimble is in excellent condition.

Date :- c1870.

Origin :- English

Hallmarks :- Some loss but readable. Makers mark clear.

Thimble :- Chester 1913.

Maker :- Charles Horner.

Height :- 3.3 cms. (highest point)

Depth :- 3.8 cms.

Width :- 2.9 cms.

Physical Dimensions

Height

3.3cm (1.30")

Width

2.9cm (1.14")

Depth

3.8cm (1.50")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1172503

Dealers Internal Reference

ACA2197

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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.

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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 Chester assayed Victorian silver thimble, by the collectable Charles Horner and a charming period example of a paper needle case with advertising print to the front. A lovely and unusual collector's piece, still usable today. Dimensions below.