Miniature Knitter

If not thimble-related, then certainly thimble-sized.

An interview with Althea Crome, who hand knit the itty bitty sweaters, etc., for the movie "Coraline."

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.

Norwegian enamelled thimbles on eBay

Early 20th century David-Andersen silver enamelled thimble with hard stone top.
US $735.89; 11 bids, starting at US $55.00.
8 March 2009.
20th century Norwegian sterling silver thimble with guilloché enamelling.
US $192.50; 12 bids, starting at US $20.00.
14 April 2009.
Norwegian sterling silver thimble with applied wire cloisonné turquoise-colored enamelling (five small chips) and moonstone top (cracked).
US $107.08; 17 bids, starting at US $20.00.
24 March 2009.

This is a beautiful thimble. I'm sure it would have brought in much more except for the damaged enamel and top.

Tartanware thimble box auction at Bonhams

PICTURES, INCLUDING WORKS BY 'SNAFFLES',

FURNITURE AND WORKS OF ART

Sale 171856
Bonhams, Knowle

6 May 2009

Lot 164 : A Clark & Co. McLean Tartanware circular reel and thimble box
The domed lid with two printed oval portraits, inscribed edge and printed label to the underside, the base fitted with six reels each with corresponding aperture, 10.5cm diameter.
Estimate: £80-120

Update: Sold for £66 inclusive of Buyer's Premium.