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Unusual Victorian Silver Thimble by Charles Horner, Chester 1899, Cased
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Unusual Victorian Silver Thimble by Charles Horner, Chester 1899, Cased

19th century
Description

This delightful cased silver thimble was made in Chester 1899 by the collectable Charles Horner. The lower section of the thimble with an unusual raised floral border. The sides fully hallmarked. The middle section engraved with stylised flower-head designs. The Morocco leather case lined with velvet and satin.

Hallmarks:

CH for Charles Horner.

Lion Passant.

Chester Assay Mark.

Date letter "P" for 1899.

Size number 9.

Dimensions:

Height of the case: 3.5 cm

Height of the thimble: 2.2cm

Diameter: 1.8cm

Condition:

Very good.

Both silver thimble and case in very good condition.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £30.00

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Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Sterling Silver Thimble to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1199489
Dealers Internal Reference
MAR98
Description
This delightful cased silver thimble was made in Chester 1899 by the collectable Charles Horner. The lower section of the thimble with an unusual raised floral border. The sides fully hallmarked. The middle section engraved with stylised flower-head designs. The Morocco leather case lined with velvet and satin.
fig 1. A hallmarked Victorian sterling silver thimble with a starburst textured pattern displayed beside its original blue-lined fitted leather case.
fig 1. Unusual Victorian Silver Thimble by Charles Horner, Chester 1899, Cased

Hallmarks:

CH for Charles Horner.

Lion Passant.

Chester Assay Mark.

Date letter "P" for 1899.

Size number 9.

Dimensions:

Height of the case: 3.5 cm

Height of the thimble: 2.2cm

Diameter: 1.8cm

Condition:

Very good.

fig 2. A hallmarked Victorian sterling silver thimble with a starburst textured pattern displayed beside its original blue-lined fitted leather case.
fig 2. Unusual Victorian Silver Thimble by Charles Horner, Chester 1899, Cased

Both silver thimble and case in very good condition.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £30.00

fig 3. A hallmarked Victorian sterling silver thimble with a starburst textured pattern displayed beside its original blue-lined fitted leather case.
fig 3. Unusual Victorian Silver Thimble by Charles Horner, Chester 1899, Cased

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
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Sterling Silver Thimble to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1199489
Dealers Internal Ref
MAR98
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Archive I A hallmarked Victorian sterling silver thimble with a starburst textured pattern displayed beside its original blue-lined fitted leather case.

Unusual Victorian Silver Thimble by Charles Horner, Chester 1899, Cased

Archive II A hallmarked Victorian sterling silver thimble with a starburst textured pattern displayed beside its original blue-lined fitted leather case. View II
Archive III A hallmarked Victorian sterling silver thimble with a starburst textured pattern displayed beside its original blue-lined fitted leather case. View III
Archive IV A hallmarked Victorian sterling silver thimble with a starburst textured pattern displayed beside its original blue-lined fitted leather case. View IV
Archive V A hallmarked Victorian sterling silver thimble with a starburst textured pattern displayed beside its original blue-lined fitted leather case. View V
Archive VI A hallmarked Victorian sterling silver thimble with a starburst textured pattern displayed beside its original blue-lined fitted leather case. View VI
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A hallmarked Victorian sterling silver thimble with a starburst textured pattern displayed beside its original blue-lined fitted leather case.
UNUSUAL VICTORIAN SILVER THIMBLE BY CHARLES HORNER, CHESTER 1899, CASED
Ref: SA1199489
A hallmarked Victorian sterling silver thimble with a starburst textured pattern displayed beside its original blue-lined fitted leather case.
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FAQs

Victorian silver thimbles were functional sewing tools that developed into popular gifts and collectables during the nineteenth century, frequently produced by notable silversmiths with intricate decorative patterns.

They were primarily crafted from sterling silver bearing standard purity marks, often hallmarked at regional assay offices like Chester or Birmingham, and presented in silk and velvet-lined leather cases.

Authentic pieces feature official British hallmarks, including the makers mark CH for Charles Horner, the lion passant for sterling silver, and specific city assay marks alongside date letters.

Small silver antiques such as cased thimbles are ideal for styling inside glazed collector cabinets, shadow boxes, or placed atop decorative tray displays on shelving.

Clean gently with a soft cotton cloth and specialist silver polish, avoiding submersion in liquid to protect any original fitted presentation cases from moisture damage.
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