This Victorian silver thimble was made by the reputable Charles Horner and is dated Chester 1899. It is fitted in its original egg-shaped ormulu thimble case. The outer case chased all over with bright-cut designs and fitted with a suspension chain. The side with a thumb-piece opening to reveal the original interior fitted with pink silk and green crushed velvet. So often, the interior of these holders are missing. This is a beautiful complete example. Hallmarks: CH for Charles Horner. Chester Assay Mark. Lion Passant. Date letter "u" for 1895. 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. Postage PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT. Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24. Postage overseas: £18 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: OCT88
Dimensions
Height = 2 cm (1")
Width = 2.5 cm (1")
Depth = 4 cm (2")
EXQUISITE VICTORIAN CHARLES HORNER SILVER THIMBLE CASED IN ORMULU CHATELAINE EGG-SHAPED HOLDER
Price
£175
| $234 USD | €201 EUR
Item Ref
OCT88
Description
This Victorian silver thimble was made by the reputable Charles Horner and is dated Chester 1899. It is fitted in its original egg-shaped ormulu thimble case. The outer case chased all over with bright-cut designs and fitted with a suspension chain. The side with a thumb-piece opening to reveal the original interior fitted with pink silk and green crushed velvet. So often, the interior of these holders are missing. This is a beautiful complete example. Hallmarks: CH for Charles Horner. Chester Assay Mark. Lion Passant. Date letter "u" for 1895. 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. Postage PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT. Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24. Postage overseas: £18 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: OCT88
Dimensions
Height = 2 cm (1")
Width = 2.5 cm (1")
Depth = 4 cm (2")