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Exquisite 19th C. French Silver & Stone Set Thimble in Ormulu Chatelaine Case
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

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Exquisite 19th C. French Silver & Stone Set Thimble in Ormulu Chatelaine Case

19th century
Description

This gorgeous and unusual solid silver thimble is set with turquoise and moss agate cabochons. It comes in a very pretty valise-shaped ormulu thimble case. The outer case with engine-turned decorations. The top with a thumb-piece opening to reveal the original interior fitted with fuchsia satin and red velvet. So often, the interior of these holders are missing. This is a beautiful complete example.

Dimensions:

Height: 3cm / 1.1 inches.

Width: 4cm / 1.5 inches.

Depth: 2cm / 0.6 inches.

Thimble height: 2cm / 0.6 inches

Condition:

Very good condition.

Thimble in very good condition.

Original interior in good condition.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £40.00

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
1.8cm (0.71")
Depth
1.8cm (0.71")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this French Silver Thimble Case to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1215877
Dealers Internal Reference
MAI67
Description
This gorgeous and unusual solid silver thimble is set with turquoise and moss agate cabochons. It comes in a very pretty valise-shaped ormulu thimble case. The outer case with engine-turned decorations.
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The top with a thumb-piece opening to reveal the original interior fitted with fuchsia satin and red velvet.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

So often, the interior of these holders are missing. This is a beautiful complete example.

fig 1. A 19th-century French silver thimble set with cabochon stones resting inside an open gilt ormolu presentation case with crimson velvet lining.
fig 1. Exquisite 19th C. French Silver & Stone Set Thimble in Ormulu Chatelaine Case

Dimensions:

Height: 3cm / 1.1 inches.

Width: 4cm / 1.5 inches.

Depth: 2cm / 0.6 inches.

Thimble height: 2cm / 0.6 inches

Condition:

Very good condition.

Thimble in very good condition.

Original interior in good condition.

fig 2. A 19th-century French silver thimble set with cabochon stones resting inside an open gilt ormolu presentation case with crimson velvet lining.
fig 2. Exquisite 19th C. French Silver & Stone Set Thimble in Ormulu Chatelaine Case

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £40.00

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
2cm (0.79")
Width
1.8cm (0.71")
Depth
1.8cm (0.71")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this French Silver Thimble Case to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1215877
Dealers Internal Ref
MAI67
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I A 19th-century French silver thimble set with cabochon stones resting inside an open gilt ormolu presentation case with crimson velvet lining.

EXQUISITE 19TH C. FRENCH SILVER & STONE SET THIMBLE IN ORMULU CHATELAINE CASE

Archive II A 19th-century French silver thimble set with cabochon stones resting inside an open gilt ormolu presentation case with crimson velvet lining. View II
Archive III A 19th-century French silver thimble set with cabochon stones resting inside an open gilt ormolu presentation case with crimson velvet lining. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century French silver thimble set with cabochon stones resting inside an open gilt ormolu presentation case with crimson velvet lining. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century French silver thimble set with cabochon stones resting inside an open gilt ormolu presentation case with crimson velvet lining. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century French silver thimble set with cabochon stones resting inside an open gilt ormolu presentation case with crimson velvet lining. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century French silver thimble set with cabochon stones resting inside an open gilt ormolu presentation case with crimson velvet lining. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century French silver thimble set with cabochon stones resting inside an open gilt ormolu presentation case with crimson velvet lining. View VIII
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A 19th-century French silver thimble set with cabochon stones resting inside an open gilt ormolu presentation case with crimson velvet lining.
EXQUISITE 19TH C. FRENCH SILVER & STONE SET THIMBLE IN ORMULU CHATELAINE CASE
Ref: SA1215877
A 19th-century French silver thimble set with cabochon stones resting inside an open gilt ormolu presentation case with crimson velvet lining.
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FAQs

A chatelaine thimble case is a small protective container designed to suspend a thimble from a waist-hung belt or hook assembly known as a chatelaine, widely used during the 18th and 19th centuries.

These cases were frequently constructed from gilded bronze or brass (ormolu), sterling silver, or tortoiseshell, and were typically fitted with plush velvet or silk linings.

Authentic French silver thimbles usually bear official French silver guarantee hallmarks, such as the boars head or crab mark, along with hand-turned stippling and decorative rim borders.

Small collectable sewing items can be displayed beneath a glass cloche, arranged inside a shadow box frame, or placed on a tray upon a bookshelf or console table.

Silver components should be lightly buffed with a dry microfibre cloth to avoid chemical damage, while velvet linings should be kept free from moisture and dusted with a soft, clean brush.
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