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A Charming Victorian Novelty Silver Thimble Holder & Associated Thimble.
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A Charming Victorian Novelty Silver Thimble Holder & Associated Thimble.

19th century
Description

A charming example of Victorian silver sewing ware. This is a lovely thimble 'bucket', fully hallmarked and with a swing handle and attaching ring for a chatelaine. There is an associated silver thimble supplied with the unusual engraving 'The spa' on the rim. The bucket is decorated with flowers and is hallmarked to the base, handle and ring. A fine collector's piece, usable today.

P&P contribution £8.00 UK

£12.00 Worldwide

Condition :- Excellent with no dents or splits. There is a tiny area of flattening to the rim of the base, commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Full set to base and part marks to handle and ring.

Date :- Birmingham 1897.

Maker :- George Unite.

Height :- 4.5 cms. (handle up).

Diameter :- 1.75 cms. (widest point).

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA451297
Dealers Internal Reference
11101
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Description
A charming example of Victorian silver sewing ware.
This is a lovely thimble 'bucket', fully hallmarked and with a swing handle and attaching ring for a chatelaine.
Jeff Sims Antiques

There is an associated silver thimble supplied with the unusual engraving 'The spa' on the rim. The bucket is decorated with flowers and is hallmarked to the base, handle and ring. A fine collector's piece, usable today.

fig 1.  A charming Victorian novelty silver thimble holder & associated thimble.
fig 1. A Charming Victorian Novelty Silver Thimble Holder & Associated Thimble.

P&P contribution £8.00 UK

£12.00 Worldwide

Condition :- Excellent with no dents or splits. There is a tiny area of flattening to the rim of the base, commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Full set to base and part marks to handle and ring.

Date :- Birmingham 1897.

Maker :- George Unite.

Height :- 4.5 cms. (handle up).

Diameter :- 1.75 cms. (widest point).

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA451297
Dealers Internal Ref
11101
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Specialists in antique silver, glassware and objects of vertu

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 A charming Victorian novelty silver thimble holder & associated thimble.
A charming Victorian novelty silver thimble holder & associated thimble.
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 A charming Victorian novelty silver thimble holder & associated thimble.
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