exquisite solid silver thimble in ormulu chatelaine eggshaped holder

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:
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Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.
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Internal Ref: JULY91


Dimensions

Height = 2 cm (1")
Width = 4 cm (2")
Depth = 2 cm (1")


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