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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.

 

Stone Capped Sterling Thimble  Continental, semi-precious amethyst stone cap, applied cartouche.

Ever so slightly out of round, otherwise Very Good......... $55.00    

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English Scalloped Edge Sterling Thimble  English hallmarks that I read as "II", "JE", an anchor, a lion, and an "X", lovely scalloped band. 

Very Good-Excellent ......... $95.00     SOLD!   

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Russian Enamel Silver Thimble  Wirework design soldered to the surface of the thimble, with red, white, turquoise, cobalt blue and emerald green fired enamel in the compartments.  Bears "88" mark on the outside of the band.

Very Good-Excellent ......... $1200.00    

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Sterling and Enamel German Thimble  Bears the mark of Lotthammer-Eber of West Germany.  Hallmarked "Sterling", "Germany", and "4".  Lovely enamel band with flowers / leaves, with no chips.  Manufacturer's mark on the top.

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

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Sterns Bros. Sterling Thimble  Marked "Sterling" on band, along with one of the Sterns Bros. marks.  Size mark 6, this is a smaller one.

Very Good-Excellent ......... $40.00    

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Simons Bros. Sterling Thimble  Manufacturer's mark inside---Simons Bros.  Size mark 9.

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

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Stern Bros. Sterling Thimble  Bears the B over C mark of Stern Bros.  Also marked "Sterling".  Size mark 10.

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

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Simons Bros. Sterling Thimble  Marked "Sterling Silver",  "Made in USA", and Simons Bros mark on inside of cap.  Size mark 9.

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

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Monogrammed Silver Thimble  Inscribed "Georgie" on panel.  Also marked "Sterling". Size mark 8.  Faint maker's mark on inside of cap---Simons Bros.?

Ever so slightly out of round, otherwise Very Good......... $65.00    

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A.L. & Co. Sterling Thimble  Bears mark of Aiken Lambert & Co. New York.  Marked "Sterling".  Also inscribed "Emma".  Size mark 9.

Very Good-Excellent ......... $35.00    

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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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