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Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone and Gold Lady
s Necessaire
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
thimble with a gold inner sleeve and band and steel outer sleeve.
A pair of steel bladed scissors with
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Thimbles
Art Nouveau Brooch Signed Vernon Depicting Friendship Between Two Women
By Frédéric-Charles Victor de Vernon
Located in Antwerp, BE
most famous of his works is the thimble that President Krüger of South Africa offered to Queen
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Thimbles
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian English Sewing Etui Tortoise Shell Box Case
Located in San Marcos, CA
handled scissors with the scabbard or sheath, also in silver; a hallmarked silver thimble with very early
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Thimbles
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Sterling Thimble-Form Spirit Measure Engraved "Only A Thimble Full"
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco sterling silver spirit measure or jigger made in the form of a thimble and engraved "Only
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Thimbles
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Silver Plate Spirit Measure, Thimble Form Engraved Just A Thimble Full
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large Art Deco silver plate spirit measure or jigger of thimble form engraved "Just A Thimble Full
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Thimbles
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Gold Thimble C.1900
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique Gold Thimble C.1900. Diameter 1.8 cm. Height: 1.9 cm. Weight: 4.0 grams. Marked 10K with an
Category
1910s Antique Thimbles
Materials
Gold
Antique French 1900s Yellow Gold Thimble
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French 18 karat yellow gold thimble; an addition to our
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Thimbles
Materials
Gold
Swedish Silver Thimble Ring Dated 1846
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A silver thimble ring from Sweden. Dated 1846, and marked Q4 which is the year 1846 in the silver
Category
1840s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Thimbles
Materials
Silver
Antique French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Thimble
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Thimble. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with French
Category
1880s Antique Thimbles
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Thimble
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Thimble. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with French
Category
1880s Antique Thimbles
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Thimble
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Thimble. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with French
Category
1890s French Victorian Antique Thimbles
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oversize Sterling Silver Thimble Shot Cup, Hallmarked 1884
Located in London, GB
A superb silver cup modelled as an oversize thimble, with gilded interior and a nineteenth century
Category
1880s British Antique Thimbles
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver and Enamel Thimble Spirit Flask, Hallmarked 1876
By William Leuchars
Located in London, GB
A beautifully made conical silver spirit flask with the screw-threaded top in the form of a thimble
Category
1870s English Antique Thimbles
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Victorian 12K Yellow Gold J. E. Caldwell Thimble
By J.E. Caldwell
Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 12K Yellow Gold J. E. Caldwell Thimble. This beautiful piece is crafted
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Thimbles
Materials
Yellow Gold
Enamel and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Thimble, Antique circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 14 karat yellow gold thimble with enamel decoration; an
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Thimbles
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver
Vermeil Giant Thimble Shot Glass, Late 19th Century
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Sterling silver & vermeil giant thimble shot glass, late 19th century. Comically engraved "Only A
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Thimbles
Materials
Vermeil, Silver
Belle Époque French Frédéric Charles de Vernon
Julien Duval 18k Gold Thimble
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Belle Époque French Frédéric Charles Victor de Vernon & Julien Duval 18k Gold Thimble. Crafted
Category
Early 1900s Belle Époque Antique Thimbles
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Sterling Thimble-Form Spirit Measure Engraved "Drink Up" by Fisher
Located in Nantucket, MA
Sterling silver spirit measure or jigger of thimble form with a gold washed interior and engraved
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Thimbles
Materials
Sterling Silver
A very rare George I Thimble and Needle case by William Fawdery.
Located in London, GB
The top section of the case consists of the thimble case, with tapering sides and a hinged cover
Category
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Thimbles
Antique Stickpin Cluster Bouquet Brooch of 10k &14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
from antique stickpins and a gold thimble, transforming historic components into a one-of-a-kind work
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Thimbles
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
Cased Silver Shot Glasses hallmarked 1891
Located in London, GB
A magnificent leather cased set of four silver shot glasses as oversize thimbles, with engraving
Category
19th Century British Antique Thimbles
3 Pc, Antique Scottish Tartanware Sewing
Snuff Box Objects
Located in Atlanta, GA
tartan ware objects including a thimble in its original holder, a two piece needle case and a small
Category
19th Century Antique Thimbles
Materials
Paper
Antique Figured Walnut Complete Sewing Box Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
pearl carved reels, steel tools, thimbles, silver winders and various other tools. The Sewing Box is
Category
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Thimbles
Materials
Brass
19thC Victorian Solid Silver Christmas Cracker Pin Cushion
Box, c.1898
By Samuel Jacob
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
thimble box. Hallmarked English Silver (925 standard), London, 1898 (c), Maker's mark SJ ( Samuel Jacob
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Thimbles
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
A Fine Louis XVI Mahogany Writing Table, 18th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
implements, raised on circular tapered fluted legs fitted with ormolu thimble sabots.
Height 28 3/4 in
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Antique Thimbles
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver
Just A Thimbleful
Shot Cup, c.1890
By HORTON
ALLDAY OF BIRMINGHAM (1888-1933)
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 19th Century Victorian "just a thimbleful" shot cup, realistically imitating a thimble
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Thimbles
Materials
Silver
Antique 18thC Georgian 18-K Gold Chatelaine Etui Christopher Nicholle, c. 1750
By Christopher Nicholle
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
figures, with a clip back, suspending two thimble cases and an etui, finely cast and chased with figures
Category
1750s English Georgian Antique Thimbles
Materials
Gold
18th Century Georgian 18-Karat Gold Chatelaine Etui Christopher Nicholle
By Christopher Nicholle
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
figures, with a clip back, suspending two thimble cases and an etui, finely cast and chased with figures
Category
1750s English Georgian Antique Thimbles
Materials
Gold
Antique Brass inlaid Rosewood Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
tray which contains five mother of pearl thread spools, a mother of pearl tape measure, thimble
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Thimbles
Materials
Brass
Antique Sewing Needlework Set in fitted bound book, circa 1840
Located in Toronto, ON
, thimble, pencil, button hook and bodkin. Needle packages suppliers Redditch Needle Co. Pencil stamped L
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Thimbles
Daum Enamel and Cameo Pink Spring Woodland glass miniature -French c1900
By Daum
Located in Worcester Park, GB
thimble. Daum miniatures like these are avidly collected and the seasonal woodland scenes are amongst the
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Thimbles
Materials
Art Glass
Daum Enamel and Cameo Miniature Winter Scene Glass Vase French c1900
By Daum
Located in Worcester Park, GB
cutback mottled yellow pink. It is almost thimble sized. Daum miniatures are avidly collected and the
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Thimbles
Materials
Art Glass
Antique French 18-Karat Gold Mounted Large Travelling Etui Set, circa 1760
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
writing tablet, scissors, needle case, pen knife, 3 string winders, pick, pencil, thimble, tweezers and a
Category
18th Century French Antique Thimbles
Materials
Gold
Antique Victorian Chatelaine .925 Sterling Silver Bag Purse
Located in Sparks, NV
. Each chain is mounted with a useful household appendage such as scissors, thimble, watch, key
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Thimbles
Antique Victorian Chatelaine Rhodium Purse Bag
Located in Sparks, NV
mounted with a useful household appendage such as scissors, thimble, watch, key, vinaigrette, and
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Thimbles
Tiffany
Co. Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Chatelaine Container Antique Charm
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
like this were worn suspended from a woman's chatelaine. They were most often used to hold thimbles
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Thimbles
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Fine Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted Porphyry Center Table
By Martin Guillaume Biennais
Located in Sheffield, MA
stretcher, ending in ormolu thimble sabots fitted with castors.
Martin Guillaume Biennais was
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Thimbles
18th Century Continental Etui
Located in New Orleans, LA
small items such as sealing wax for letters, scissors, thimbles, bodkins and needles, cosmetics and even
Category
18th Century German Rococo Antique Thimbles
Materials
Gilt Metal
Baccarat Crystal Necessaire / Sewing Kit
Located in New Orleans, LA
assortment of gilded sewing tools in fitted niches, including scissors, a thimble, a needle and needle case
Category
19th Century French Antique Thimbles
Materials
Crystal
Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Box
By Palais Royal
Located in New Orleans, LA
work for which it was made. A pair of scissors, bodkin, thimble, awl, needle case, perfume bottle and
Category
Early 19th Century French Other Antique Thimbles
Materials
Bronze
Sewing set. Wood, mirror, metal, textile, etc. Possibly French school, 19th c
Located in Madrid, ES
with sewing and embroidery items (a box of needles, small scissors, a thimble, a bottle for oil for
Category
19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Thimbles
Materials
Metal, Other
Mid-19th Century walnut Treen Bobbin Stand Finely Hand Turned, circa 1850
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
such as Snuff Bottles, perfume bottles, small boxes, thimbles or any other small pieces, or even as a
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Thimbles
Materials
Walnut
Coromandel Wood Gold Gilt Etui Sewing Kit Asprey Pencil Shell Cameos, circa 1860
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
marked Asprey, a gold thimble, a gilt metal tape measure, steel scissors, and other accessories
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Thimbles
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Multicolored Gold Étui
Located in New Orleans, LA
the more practical purpose of holding small items such as scissors, thimbles, bodkins and needles
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Thimbles
Materials
Gold
Georgian silver caddy spoon by Josiah Snatt in the form of a hand rare
Located in York, GB
and when the cover (the thimble top) was no longer used as a measure. Caddy spoons were always
Category
Early 1800s English Antique Thimbles
Materials
Silver
Rare, Austro Hungarian, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chatelaine Chain
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
, such as scissors, a vinaigrette, spectacles or even a thimble case. The purpose was so that the lady of
Category
19th Century Slovak Victorian Antique Thimbles
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Sapphire Chatelaine Mesh Purse Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
attached to a chatelaine (French for "chain"), on a belt worn by women and men for carrying keys, thimble
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Thimbles
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set of Four Brass Optics
Located in New Orleans, LA
consumers, and this included alcohol. To ensure that one got what one paid for, either thimble measures
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Thimbles
$4,850
Vintage Gimbal-Mounted Compass by Wilcox, Crittenden
Co.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
instruments. Their 1870 catalog offered such varying products as shackles, thimbles, ring bolts, “Ereful
Category
1880s American Late Victorian Antique Thimbles
Materials
Brass
Georgian Tunbridge Ware Folk Art Cottage Sewing Box
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Northampton, GB
various threads and thimble, the top tray is removable and allows access to the lower storage compartment
Category
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Thimbles
Materials
Wood, Sycamore
Victorian 18k Sapphire Chatelaine Mesh Purse Pin or Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
"), on a belt worn by women and men for carrying keys, thimble and/or sewing kit, etc. It's a fabulous
Category
1880s French Victorian Antique Thimbles
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Georgian Rare Pair of Inlaid Rosewood Sewing Boxes
Located in Northampton, GB
opened each box reveals a silk green lined sewing kit with Mother of Pearl spools, winders, thimbles and
Category
Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Thimbles
Materials
Wood
WIlliam Powel Frith - Derby Day
By William Powell Frith
Located in London, GB
Reform Club, rich city gentlemen in top hats surround the table of a thimble-rigger who is busy cheating
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Thimbles
Antique English Georgian Tunbridge Ware Brighton Pavilion Sewing Compendium
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Northampton, GB
, the second just above the windows revealing the Sewing tools including a Tunbridge Ware thimble and
Category
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Thimbles
Materials
Wood, Sycamore
Regency Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Northampton, GB
compartments containing multiple sewing tools including thread reels, a thimble, a pair of prickers, perfume
Category
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Thimbles
Materials
Satinwood
Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
Located in Northampton, GB
sewing hook, a pen knife, a thimble and scissors. The front of the Vanity Box drops down to access the
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Thimbles
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Brighton Pavilion Tunbridge Ware Sewing Compendium
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Northampton, GB
thimble and bobbin. The Tunbridge Ware Sewing Compendium dates to the Georgian era during the reign of
Category
Early 19th Century British George IV Antique Thimbles
Materials
Wood, Sycamore
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Antique Thimbles For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of antique thimbles for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. Pieces in our collection of antique thimbles made by Victorian jewelers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Simons Bros. Co., Adie
Lovekin and C. G. Silversmiths are consistently popular. Most of our antique thimbles for sale are for men, but there are 12 pieces available to browse for women.
How Much are Antique Thimbles?
On average, antique thimbles at 1stDibs sell for $647, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $6,594 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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