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Cased Mid-century Silver & Agate Thimble by Carrington & Co, Birmingham 1966
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Cased Mid-century Silver & Agate Thimble by Carrington & Co, Birmingham 1966

1940 - 1960
Sold 4 December 2024 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Cased Mid-century Silver & Agate Thimble by Carrington & Co, Birmingham 1966” found a buyer.

It was listed by Julie Cartwright Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

This is a gorgeous and unusual solid silver thimble with a dark blue agate top. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1966 and bears the marks of Carrington & Co. It has a plain band to the base, engraved flowerhead designs to the middle section. Stamped for size 7.

Presented in a Morocco leather case, lined with blue velvet and cream satin.

Hallmarks:

C&C for Carrington & Co.

Lion Passant.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Date letter "R" for 1966.

Size number 7.

Dimensions:

Height of the case: 3.5 cm

Height of the thimble: 2.5cm

Diameter: 1.6cm

Condition:

Very good.

Both silver thimble and case in very good condition.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

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

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To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
1.6cm (0.63")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver and Agate Thimble to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1098485
Dealers Internal Reference
OCT86
Description
This is a gorgeous and unusual solid silver thimble with a dark blue agate top. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1966 and bears the marks of Carrington & Co. It has a plain band to the base, engraved flowerhead designs to the middle section. Stamped for size 7.
fig 1. An open leather-covered case with blue velvet lining sits beside a silver thimble featuring an agate top and chased floral decoration.
fig 1. Cased Mid-century Silver & Agate Thimble by Carrington & Co, Birmingham 1966

Presented in a Morocco leather case, lined with blue velvet and cream satin.

Hallmarks:

C&C for Carrington & Co.

Lion Passant.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Date letter "R" for 1966.

Size number 7.

Dimensions:

Height of the case: 3.5 cm

fig 2. An open leather-covered case with blue velvet lining sits beside a silver thimble featuring an agate top and chased floral decoration.
fig 2. Cased Mid-century Silver & Agate Thimble by Carrington & Co, Birmingham 1966

Height of the thimble: 2.5cm

Diameter: 1.6cm

Condition:

Very good.

Both silver thimble and case in very good condition.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

fig 3. An open leather-covered case with blue velvet lining sits beside a silver thimble featuring an agate top and chased floral decoration.
fig 3. Cased Mid-century Silver & Agate Thimble by Carrington & Co, Birmingham 1966

Postage overseas: £17 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
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
1.6cm (0.63")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver and Agate Thimble to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1098485
Dealers Internal Ref
OCT86
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I An open leather-covered case with blue velvet lining sits beside a silver thimble featuring an agate top and chased floral decoration. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Cased Mid-century Silver & Agate Thimble by Carrington & Co, Birmingham 1966

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An open leather-covered case with blue velvet lining sits beside a silver thimble featuring an agate top and chased floral decoration.
CASED MID-CENTURY SILVER & AGATE THIMBLE BY CARRINGTON & CO, BIRMINGHAM 1966
Ref: SA1098485
An open leather-covered case with blue velvet lining sits beside a silver thimble featuring an agate top and chased floral decoration.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSewing Tools
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century
  • MaterialSilver, Agate, Leather, Velvet
  • ColourSilver and Brown
  • MotifsChased floral band, Domed agate top, Fitted velvet-lined case
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 2.5 cm (1 in) x D 1.6 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Silver thimbles have a long tradition in Britain, often produced by notable silversmiths as both functional sewing tools and decorative collectors items, particularly during the mid-20th century.

These items are generally crafted from sterling silver, frequently featuring semi-precious stone tops such as agate, and housed in leather-covered fitted cases lined with silk or velvet.

Authenticity is verified through official British hallmarks stamped on the silver rim, which typically include the makers mark, the standard mark for sterling silver, the town mark for the assay office, and a date letter.

Small antique collectibles like cased thimbles add curated detail when displayed inside glass cabinets, on bookshelves, or styled alongside other small curiosities on a mantelpiece.

Silver should be cleaned sparingly with a non-abrasive silver cloth to maintain its finish, while leather cases should be kept away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity to prevent degradation.
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