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.
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