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Cased George V Silver & Carnelian Agate Thimble by James Swann & Son, Birmingham 1922
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Cased George V Silver & Carnelian Agate Thimble by James Swann & Son, Birmingham 1922

1900 - 1920
Description

This is a gorgeous and unusual solid silver thimble with a red carnelian agate top. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1924 and bears the marks of James Swann & Son. It has a plain band to the base, engraved spiral design to the centre and a traditional dotting to the upper section. Stamped 6 for size 6.

Presented in a beautiful red leather case, lines with velvet and satin and impressed with retailer's marks.

Hallmarks:

Lion Passant.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Date letter "z" for 1922.

Size number 6.

Dimensions:

Height of the case: 3.5 cm

Height of the thimble: 2cm

Diameter: 1.8cm

Condition:

Very good.

Both silver thimble and case in very good condition.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
1.6cm (0.63")
Depth
1.6cm (0.63")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA854061
Dealers Internal Reference
DEC97
Description
This is a gorgeous and unusual solid silver thimble with a red carnelian agate top. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1924 and bears the marks of James Swann & Son.
It has a plain band to the base, engraved spiral design to the centre and a traditional dotting to the upper section.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

Stamped 6 for size 6.

fig 1. CASED GEORGE V SILVER & CARNELIAN AGATE THIMBLE BY JAMES SWANN & SON, BIRMINGHAM 1922
fig 1. Cased George V Silver & Carnelian Agate Thimble by James Swann & Son, Birmingham 1922

Presented in a beautiful red leather case, lines with velvet and satin and impressed with retailer's marks.

Hallmarks:

Lion Passant.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Date letter "z" for 1922.

Size number 6.

Dimensions:

fig 2. CASED GEORGE V SILVER & CARNELIAN AGATE THIMBLE BY JAMES SWANN & SON, BIRMINGHAM 1922
fig 2. Cased George V Silver & Carnelian Agate Thimble by James Swann & Son, Birmingham 1922

Height of the case: 3.5 cm

Height of the thimble: 2cm

Diameter: 1.8cm

Condition:

Very good.

Both silver thimble and case in very good condition.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.

fig 3. CASED GEORGE V SILVER & CARNELIAN AGATE THIMBLE BY JAMES SWANN & SON, BIRMINGHAM 1922
fig 3. Cased George V Silver & Carnelian Agate Thimble by James Swann & Son, Birmingham 1922

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

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
1.6cm (0.63")
Depth
1.6cm (0.63")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA854061
Dealers Internal Ref
DEC97
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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CASED GEORGE V SILVER & CARNELIAN AGATE THIMBLE BY JAMES SWANN & SON, BIRMINGHAM 1922
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Archive I CASED GEORGE V SILVER & CARNELIAN AGATE THIMBLE BY JAMES SWANN & SON, BIRMINGHAM 1922

Cased George V Silver & Carnelian Agate Thimble by James Swann & Son, Birmingham 1922

Archive II CASED GEORGE V SILVER & CARNELIAN AGATE THIMBLE BY JAMES SWANN & SON, BIRMINGHAM 1922 View II
Archive III CASED GEORGE V SILVER & CARNELIAN AGATE THIMBLE BY JAMES SWANN & SON, BIRMINGHAM 1922 View III
Archive IV CASED GEORGE V SILVER & CARNELIAN AGATE THIMBLE BY JAMES SWANN & SON, BIRMINGHAM 1922 View IV
Archive V CASED GEORGE V SILVER & CARNELIAN AGATE THIMBLE BY JAMES SWANN & SON, BIRMINGHAM 1922 View V
Archive VI CASED GEORGE V SILVER & CARNELIAN AGATE THIMBLE BY JAMES SWANN & SON, BIRMINGHAM 1922 View VI
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Julie Cartwright Antiques
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CASED GEORGE V SILVER & CARNELIAN AGATE THIMBLE BY JAMES SWANN & SON, BIRMINGHAM 1922
CASED GEORGE V SILVER & CARNELIAN AGATE THIMBLE BY JAMES SWANN & SON, BIRMINGHAM 1922
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CASED GEORGE V SILVER & CARNELIAN AGATE THIMBLE BY JAMES SWANN & SON, BIRMINGHAM 1922
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