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A Corozo Nut Thimble Case with Silver Thimble
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A Corozo Nut Thimble Case with Silver Thimble

19th century
Description

A lovely piece of late Victorian sewing ware. This is a delightfully carved Corozo nut, with good colouring, shape and size. Modelled to represent an acorn, the case unscrews to reveal a silver thimble to the inside. The thimble is a later companion dating to the reign of George V. Corozo nuts are the seeds of the Phytelephas palm tree and is more commonly known as "vegetable ivory" due to its colouring. Native to Central/South American rainforests, they are dried and carved into highly durable, eco-friendly pieces. A usable addition to any collection. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK - Royal Mail Special Delivery

£18.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe (USA will require an additional 10% tariff charge)

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or holes to the silver, no chips or cracks to the case.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Birmingham 1918.

Maker :- James Fenton.

Case date :- Circa 1880.

Size :- 12.

Height :- 2.4 cms.

Diameter :- 1.7 cms.

Case :- 5 cms x 3 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Corozo Nut Thimble Case to the Victorian era.

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SA1212523
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ACMC142
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Description
A lovely piece of late Victorian sewing ware. This is a delightfully carved Corozo nut, with good colouring, shape and size. Modelled to represent an acorn, the case unscrews to reveal a silver thimble to the inside. The thimble is a later companion dating to the reign of George V.
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Corozo nuts are the seeds of the Phytelephas palm tree and is more commonly known as "vegetable ivory" due to its colouring.
Andrew Cox Antiques

Native to Central/South American rainforests, they are dried and carved into highly durable, eco-friendly pieces. A usable addition to any collection. Dimensions below.

fig 1. Carved cream and light brown Corozo nut thimble case shaped like an acorn with detailed fluted relief work.
fig 1. A Corozo Nut Thimble Case with Silver Thimble

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK - Royal Mail Special Delivery

£18.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe (USA will require an additional 10% tariff charge)

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or holes to the silver, no chips or cracks to the case.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Birmingham 1918.

Maker :- James Fenton.

Case date :- Circa 1880.

Size :- 12.

Height :- 2.4 cms.

Diameter :- 1.7 cms.

Case :- 5 cms x 3 cms.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Corozo Nut Thimble Case to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1212523
Dealers Internal Ref
ACMC142
Andrew Cox Antiques
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Carved cream and light brown Corozo nut thimble case shaped like an acorn with detailed fluted relief work.
A Corozo nut thimble case with silver thimble
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Carved cream and light brown Corozo nut thimble case shaped like an acorn with detailed fluted relief work.
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FAQs

A Corozo nut thimble case is a small container carved from the seed of the South American South American tagua palm tree, commonly known as vegetable ivory. Popular during the nineteenth century, these cases were crafted to protect metal thimbles and were frequently shaped into decorative organic forms such as acorns, barrels, or fruit.

Victorian thimble cases were produced using a range of dense, carveable materials including Corozo nut, ivory, bone, tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, and hard woods like boxwood or ebony. Metal fittings, internal linings, or silver thimbles were frequently integrated into the final design.

Authentic vegetable ivory or Corozo nut exhibits micro-porous grain lines similar to animal ivory, but lacks Schreger lines. It often displays residual dark brown outer husk patches, possesses a lightweight feel, and shows natural variations in colour ranging from cream to warm honey tones.

Small carved curios can be displayed under glass cloches, placed inside glass-fronted shadow boxes, or arranged within a printers tray wall display. Grouping small items together on a curated bookshelf or side table tray creates an intriguing visual vignette.

Keep Corozo nut items in a climate-controlled environment away from excessive humidity or direct heat sources to prevent cracking. Dust gently with a dry, soft-bristled brush and avoid applying water, chemical cleaners, or heavy waxes that could discolour the natural grain.
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