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Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Mother of Pearl Thimble Box to the Victorian era.
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.
Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Mother of Pearl Thimble Box to the Victorian era.
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A Delightful Victorian Mother-of-pearl Thimble Box & Silver Thimble
