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Larry and Carole Meeker
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 Antique & Vintage Thimbles

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Most of the sewing related antiques you will find on this and our other Sewing Accessories pages originated from Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan, and were part two large and diverse antique sewing collections we are handling on consignment.  This is the first time most of these pieces have been out on the market in many years.

 

Simons Bros. Sterling Thimble  Bears Simons Brothers Co. Philadelphia mark as well as "Sterling Silver" on the inside of the cap.  Size mark is 10.

Very Good-Excellent ......... $35.00     SOLD!    

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Heavy Raised Design Sterling Thimble  I couldn't find a sterling mark on this one but it did test as sterling.  There is also a faint makers mark on the inside of the cap that I couldn't quite make out.  Size mark is 8.

Very Good-Excellent ......... $95.00    

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Simons Bros. Sterling Thimble  Bears Simons Brothers Co. Philadelphia mark as well as "Sterling Silver" on the inside of the cap.  Size mark is 10.

Very Good-Excellent ......... $45.00    

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Waithe Thresher Co. Sterling Thimble  Bears Waithe Thresher Co. mark as well as "Sterling" on the inside of the cap.  Nicely monogrammed.

Very Good-Excellent ......... $55.00    

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Simons Bros. Sterling Thimble  Bears Simons Brothers Co. Philadelphia mark on the inside of the cap.  Also marked "Sterling".  Size mark is 10.

Very Good-Excellent ......... $45.00    

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Sterling Thimble  Marked "Sterling" on inside of cap and "Larkin" (?) over size mark 8.

Very Good-Excellent ......... $25.00    

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Thomas Brogan Sterling Thimble  Bears Thomas F. Brogan mark as well as "Sterling" on the inside of the cap.  Image of house-water-sailboat-lighthouse.  Size mark 8.

Slightly out of round ......... $35.00    

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Sterling Thimble  "Sterling" over size mark 7 on band.

Very Good-Excellent ......... $45.00    

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Silver Thimble  Not marked except with the name "Jessie" inside.

Three holes in side ......... $10.00    

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Simons Bros. Sterling Thimble  Bears Simons Brothers Co. Philadelphia mark on the inside of the cap.  Also marked "Sterling" over size mark 7.  Underneath is patent date of May 31 '98.

Very Good-Excellent ......... $75.00    

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We want to help you sell your quality Antiques in this Category. 

If you have a collection of similar antiques and want further info please see our FAQ page, the Appraisal / Selling Page and the Selling Your Collection Pages for further info.

 

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