Thank Heaven for industrious dames. . .

Boston Investigator, 10 Dec 1873;
pg. 3; Issue 33; col E.

An Armour-Plated Thimble

Cassell's Family Magazine
Cassell & Company, Limited. 1886.

They laughed when I bought thimbles instead of real estate.

Antique Sterling Filigree Tape Measure, Thimble, and Perfume Bottle.
English, ca. 1790-1800; excellent condition.
US$946.00; 18 bids, starting at US$56.88.
1 June 2009.
From Elegant Arts Antiques.


Antique French Sterling Silver Fable Thimble
"Three Birds on a Branch" design, ca. 1900, "thought to be the work of designer Firmin-Pierre Lasserre." Mint Condition.
US$363.89; 19 bids, starting at US$9.00.
1 June 2009.
Another item from Elegant Arts Antiques
Silver Souvenir Thimble of the Steamship President Lincoln.
Most likely German, ca. 1901-1917. Damaged enamelling, glass cap.
US$223.50; 12 bids, starting at US$25.00.
8 June 2009.

Silver Souvenirs on eBay

Sterling Silver Ketcham & McDougall Florida Souvenir Thimble
Size 8, in round, no holes.
US$367.79; 13 bids, starting at US$13.00.
19 May 2009
Sterling Silver Ketcham & McDougall Adirondack Mts. Souvenir Thimble
US$611.01; 12 bids, starting at $25.00.
7 May 2009