This 100 years old solid silver thimble was made by the prolific Henry Griffiths & Sons and is dated Birmingham 1924. It is fitted in a delightful egg-shaped ormulu thimble case. The outer case chased all over with unusual Egyptian Revival designs and fitted with a suspension chain. The side with a thumb-piece opening to reveal the original interior fitted with blue silk and crushed velvet. So often, the interior of these holders are missing. This is a beautiful complete example. Hallmarks: H.G & S for Henry Griffiths & Sons. Birmingham Assay Mark. Lion Passant. Date letter "z" for 1924. Dimensions: Thimble height: 2cm / 0.6 inches. Case Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch. Width: 4cm / 1.4 inches. Depth: 2cm / 1 inch. Condition: Very good condition Original interior in good condition. Delivery: PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT. Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day. Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For. You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card. To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below. To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585. Internal Ref: JULY91
Dimensions
Height = 2 cm (1")
Width = 4 cm (2")
Depth = 2 cm (1")
EXQUISITE SOLID SILVER THIMBLE IN ORMULU CHATELAINE EGG-SHAPED HOLDER
Price
£125
| $171 USD | €145 EUR
Item Ref
JULY91
Description
This 100 years old solid silver thimble was made by the prolific Henry Griffiths & Sons and is dated Birmingham 1924. It is fitted in a delightful egg-shaped ormulu thimble case. The outer case chased all over with unusual Egyptian Revival designs and fitted with a suspension chain. The side with a thumb-piece opening to reveal the original interior fitted with blue silk and crushed velvet. So often, the interior of these holders are missing. This is a beautiful complete example. Hallmarks: H.G & S for Henry Griffiths & Sons. Birmingham Assay Mark. Lion Passant. Date letter "z" for 1924. Dimensions: Thimble height: 2cm / 0.6 inches. Case Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch. Width: 4cm / 1.4 inches. Depth: 2cm / 1 inch. Condition: Very good condition Original interior in good condition. Delivery: PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT. Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day. Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For. You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card. To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below. To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585. Internal Ref: JULY91
Dimensions
Height = 2 cm (1")
Width = 4 cm (2")
Depth = 2 cm (1")