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Superb David Andersen Sterling Silver Enamel Red Sewing Thimble C1940 Norway
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Superb David Andersen Sterling Silver Enamel Red Sewing Thimble C1940 Norway

1920 - 1940
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A beautiful Norwegian solid sterling silver and enamelled size 3 thimble. It is hallmarked with the David Andersen mark used from 1925. I would date this piece to c1940. It has been superbly designed being enamelled in bright red and is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. No chips or cracks. It measures approx. 1 inch (2.4cm) tall by 0.75 inch (1.6cm) across the base and weighs 8 grams. A very beautiful example.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Norwegian Silver Enamel Thimble to the 1940s.

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A beautiful Norwegian solid sterling silver and enamelled size 3 thimble. It is hallmarked with the David Andersen mark used from 1925. I would date this piece to c1940.
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It has been superbly designed being enamelled in bright red and is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs.
The Silver Squirrel

No chips or cracks. It measures approx. 1 inch (2.4cm) tall by 0.75 inch (1.6cm) across the base and weighs 8 grams. A very beautiful example.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Norwegian Silver Enamel Thimble to the 1940s.

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SA1228390
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37418
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A mid-century Norwegian sterling silver thimble featuring rich red translucent guilloche enamel and a gilded waffle-patterned top.
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Archive I A mid-century Norwegian sterling silver thimble featuring rich red translucent guilloche enamel and a gilded waffle-patterned top.

Superb David Andersen Sterling Silver Enamel Red Sewing Thimble C1940 Norway

Archive II A mid-century Norwegian sterling silver thimble featuring rich red translucent guilloche enamel and a gilded waffle-patterned top. View II
Archive III A mid-century Norwegian sterling silver thimble featuring rich red translucent guilloche enamel and a gilded waffle-patterned top. View III
Archive IV A mid-century Norwegian sterling silver thimble featuring rich red translucent guilloche enamel and a gilded waffle-patterned top. View IV
Archive V A mid-century Norwegian sterling silver thimble featuring rich red translucent guilloche enamel and a gilded waffle-patterned top. View V
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A mid-century Norwegian sterling silver thimble featuring rich red translucent guilloche enamel and a gilded waffle-patterned top.
SUPERB DAVID ANDERSEN STERLING SILVER ENAMEL RED SEWING THIMBLE c1940 NORWAY
Ref: SA1228390
A mid-century Norwegian sterling silver thimble featuring rich red translucent guilloche enamel and a gilded waffle-patterned top.
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  • ObjectSewing Thimble
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleMid-Century Modern Scandinavian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Vermeil
  • ColourCrimson Red
  • MotifsGuilloche enamel, engine turning, waffle grid top, vermeil trim

This mid-century modern Scandinavian sewing thimble originates from Norway, dating from approximately 1940. Fashioned from solid sterling silver with gold vermeil, the body displays a rich crimson red translucent guilloche enamel finish over engine turning, complemented by a gilded waffle-patterned grid top and bright polished vermeil trim. The photograph reveals a cylindrical tapered profile with delicate vertical guilloche striations beneath the translucent enamel, a rounded gold-trimmed rim at the base, and a textured reticulated domed top. The piece measures 2.4 cm tall by 1.6 cm across the base. Suitable for display in a home today, this sewing accessory rests comfortably as a decorative accent upon a bookshelf, within a collector cabinet, or styled on a desk in a study. Its compact proportions allow it to integrate easily into existing displays of antique sewing implements or Scandinavian silver objects, offering a refined splash of colour and historical craftsmanship for interior spaces.

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During the late 19th and mid-20th centuries, Norwegian silversmiths like David-Andersen gained international renown for applying vibrant guilloche enamel to sterling silver functional items, including sewing accoutrements.

These pieces were crafted by engine-turning precise geometric patterns onto sterling silver, coating the surface with translucent enamel, firing it at high temperatures, and often finishing the metal with gold plating or vermeil.

Authentic examples typically feature makers marks such as the scale mark or D-A, alongside silver purity stamps like 925S or STERLING on the inner rim or base metal band.

Small decorative objects like enamel thimbles are ideal for display inside glass curio domes, velvet-lined shadow boxes, or grouped on a decorative tray atop a bookshelf or side table.

Clean gently with a soft, lint-free cloth, avoiding harsh chemical polishes or abrasive scrubbers that could scratch the enamel coating or wear away the gilt finish.
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