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Edwardian Cased Silver Thimble Chester 1902 Charles Horner
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Edwardian Cased Silver Thimble Chester 1902 Charles Horner

1900 - 1920
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Edwardian silver thimble in velvet lined case hallmarked Chester 1902 Charles Horner

A superb Edwardian silver thimble with beautiful patterns and a beaded edge. Clear hallmarks are visible on the side of the thimble for the Chester Assay Office with a date mark for 1902 and maker's mark for C.H. It is also marked 6 for the size.

The thimble snuggly sits in the original blue velvet lined fitted case with a sweet hook catch on the front. Both the thimble and the case are in great antique condition.

A wonderful gift for a seamstress, embroiderer or collector of Charles Horner silver.

Measurements: Height of thimble: 2.5 cm width at base 1.9cm. Dimensions of case: 3.3 cm x 2.5 cm

All measurements are approximate

Stock code 170701

Date of Manufacture

Woodbridge Antiques has dated this Edwardian Sterling Silver Thimble to the Edwardian era.

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SA1245326
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170701
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Description
Edwardian silver thimble in velvet lined case hallmarked Chester 1902 Charles Horner

A superb Edwardian silver thimble with beautiful patterns and a beaded edge.

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Clear hallmarks are visible on the side of the thimble for the Chester Assay Office with a date mark for 1902 and maker's mark for C.
Woodbridge Antiques

H. It is also marked 6 for the size.

fig 1. An Edwardian sterling silver thimble stamped with hallmarks alongside its original open leather presentation case with blue velvet lining.
fig 1. Edwardian Cased Silver Thimble Chester 1902 Charles Horner

The thimble snuggly sits in the original blue velvet lined fitted case with a sweet hook catch on the front. Both the thimble and the case are in great antique condition.

A wonderful gift for a seamstress, embroiderer or collector of Charles Horner silver.

Measurements: Height of thimble: 2.5 cm width at base 1.9cm. Dimensions of case: 3.3 cm x 2.5 cm

All measurements are approximate

Stock code 170701

Date of Manufacture

Woodbridge Antiques has dated this Edwardian Sterling Silver Thimble to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1245326
Dealers Internal Ref
170701
Woodbridge Antiques
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Archive I An Edwardian sterling silver thimble stamped with hallmarks alongside its original open leather presentation case with blue velvet lining.

Edwardian Cased Silver Thimble Chester 1902 Charles Horner

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Woodbridge Antiques

Woodbridge Antiques
Telephone 01394 387 210
Location
Westerfield Business Centre
Main Road
Westerfield
Suffolk
IP6 9AB
United Kingdom

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An Edwardian sterling silver thimble stamped with hallmarks alongside its original open leather presentation case with blue velvet lining.
Edwardian cased silver thimble Chester 1902 Charles Horner
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An Edwardian sterling silver thimble stamped with hallmarks alongside its original open leather presentation case with blue velvet lining.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectThimble
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Leather, Velvet
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFaceted pattern, Hallmarked band, Beaded rim, Fitted velvet presentation case

FAQs

Edwardian silver sewing tools produced between 1901 and 1910 are known for their practical utility combined with decorative surface patterning. Silversmiths of this era often produced items such as thimbles, needle cases, and chatelaines featuring hallmarked sterling silver construction and fitted display cases.

The thimble itself was typically struck from sterling silver, occasionally featuring steel caps or gilded interiors. Presentation cases were made from leather or paper-covered wood, lined with plush velvet and silk to prevent silver oxidisation during storage.

Authentic British silver from this era carries a series of stamped marks including the lion passant for sterling purity, an assay office symbol (such as the Chester three sheaves and sword), a specific date letter, and a registered makers mark.

Small antique silver objects are ideal for styling inside glass dome cloches, shadow box frames, or arranged alongside books on a bookshelf. Displaying the item inside its open original fitted case highlights both the metalwork and the period interior lining.

Silver pieces should be gently wiped with a soft, non-abrasive silver polishing cloth to remove tarnish. Avoid dipping small items with delicate details in liquid chemical cleaners, and store them in dry environments away from direct moisture.
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