Thursday, April 23, 2009

Beautiful thimbles at Steppes Hill Farm Antiques

These lovely thimbles are available through Steppes Hill Farm Antiques, dealers in early English porcelain and collectible silver. Yummy!

VICTORIAN GOLD TURQUOISE AND ENAMEL THIMBLE
A very fine Victorian gold Thimble, set with alternating turquoise and white enamel beads, c1860. In fine condition with no damage or repair. 24mm high. 6 grams. £575.

VICTORIAN SOUTH KENSINGTON INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION THIMBLE 1862
A very fine Victorian silver Thimble, with raised scene depicting the South Kensington International Exhibition 1862. With Diamond Registration mark. In good condition with no damage or repair. 23mm high. 4 grams. £585.

GOLD & GEM SET THIMBLE
A 19th century gold Thimble, the top set with a Carnelian, the raised wavy edged base set with small garnets, pearl’s and one amethyst, between oak leaves, a vacant shaped cartouche. Unmarked, probably French c1880. In good condition although there are some minute stress cracks to the base. 25 mm high. 5 grams. £420.

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