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Victorian Novelty Silver Tumbler in the Form of a Thimble "Just a Thimbleful"
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Victorian Novelty Silver Tumbler in the Form of a Thimble "Just a Thimbleful"

19th century
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A fine Victorian novelty silver tumbler in the form of a thimble, by well known maker Walter and George Myers. Assay mark for Birmingham and dating to 1876. This is realistically modelled as a thimble and cast in relief with a band of lettering "just a thimbleful"

It is 6 cm in height and weighs in at approx. 45.9 grams. There is engraving to the cartouche, see image .This marvelous piece comes in its original fitted case. In overall very good condition, some minor signs of age/use mainly the case as to be expected.

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Height
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Country House Fine Art has dated this Victorian Silver Thimble Tumbler to the Victorian era.

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A fine Victorian novelty silver tumbler in the form of a thimble, by well known maker Walter and George Myers. Assay mark for Birmingham and dating to 1876.
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This is realistically modelled as a thimble and cast in relief with a band of lettering "just a thimbleful".
Country House Fine Art
fig 1. A Victorian sterling silver novelty spirit cup shaped as an oversized thimble with engine-turned texturing and raised lettering reading JUST A THIMBLEFUL, presented next to its plush-lined leather case.
fig 1. Victorian Novelty Silver Tumbler in the Form of a Thimble "Just a Thimbleful"

It is 6 cm in height and weighs in at approx. 45.9 grams. There is engraving to the cartouche, see image .This marvelous piece comes in its original fitted case. In overall very good condition, some minor signs of age/use mainly the case as to be expected.

Height
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Country House Fine Art has dated this Victorian Silver Thimble Tumbler to the Victorian era.

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SA1215086
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Specialists in fine art including portraits from the 17th century onwards, seascapes and landscapes

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Archive I A Victorian sterling silver novelty spirit cup shaped as an oversized thimble with engine-turned texturing and raised lettering reading JUST A THIMBLEFUL, presented next to its plush-lined leather case.

Victorian Novelty Silver Tumbler in the Form of a Thimble "Just a Thimbleful"

Archive II A Victorian sterling silver novelty spirit cup shaped as an oversized thimble with engine-turned texturing and raised lettering reading JUST A THIMBLEFUL, presented next to its plush-lined leather case. View II
Archive III A Victorian sterling silver novelty spirit cup shaped as an oversized thimble with engine-turned texturing and raised lettering reading JUST A THIMBLEFUL, presented next to its plush-lined leather case. View III
Archive IV A Victorian sterling silver novelty spirit cup shaped as an oversized thimble with engine-turned texturing and raised lettering reading JUST A THIMBLEFUL, presented next to its plush-lined leather case. View IV
Archive V A Victorian sterling silver novelty spirit cup shaped as an oversized thimble with engine-turned texturing and raised lettering reading JUST A THIMBLEFUL, presented next to its plush-lined leather case. View V
Archive VI A Victorian sterling silver novelty spirit cup shaped as an oversized thimble with engine-turned texturing and raised lettering reading JUST A THIMBLEFUL, presented next to its plush-lined leather case. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian sterling silver novelty spirit cup shaped as an oversized thimble with engine-turned texturing and raised lettering reading JUST A THIMBLEFUL, presented next to its plush-lined leather case. View VII
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A Victorian sterling silver novelty spirit cup shaped as an oversized thimble with engine-turned texturing and raised lettering reading JUST A THIMBLEFUL, presented next to its plush-lined leather case.
Victorian novelty silver tumbler in the form of a thimble "just a thimbleful"
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A Victorian sterling silver novelty spirit cup shaped as an oversized thimble with engine-turned texturing and raised lettering reading JUST A THIMBLEFUL, presented next to its plush-lined leather case.
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Novelty silver spirit measures became popular during the late Victorian era as playful additions to social gatherings and gentlemens clubs. Crafted by silversmiths to amuse guests, these items often featured humorous motifs or mimicked everyday objects such as thimbles, buckets, or top hats.

Victorian novelty silver cups were predominantly spun or raised from sterling silver. Details were finished using techniques like engine turning for textured surfaces, hand-chasing, and relief lettering around the collar or rim.

Authentic British pieces carry full hallmarks, including a makers mark, town mark, duty mark, date letter, and the lion passant indicating sterling purity. The weight of the metal, quality of engraving, and original fitted leather presentation cases also assist in verification.

Antique silver barware can be displayed on a dark wood sideboard, inside a glass display cabinet, or styled directly on a contemporary bar cart alongside crystal decanters to add texture and historical interest.

Clean gently using a soft, lint-free cloth and a specialised silver polish formulated to remove oxidisation without abrading high-relief details. Store in a dry environment, ideally within a felt- or velvet-lined case, to minimise tarnish.
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