Four Antique Collectible Thimbles from the Late 19th, Early 20th Century; One in 14K Yellow Gold, Three in Sterling Silver. With Original Boxes. One of the most charming collectibles from the late 19th, early 20th Centuries are antique thimbles. Truly these were miniature works of art and of course, practical. Lot has one thimble in 14K yellow Gold (scratch tested) with a beautifully etched scene of a mining town complete with tiny ore carts heading into the mine. So much detail in this tiny panorama that surrounds the thimble. In original custom box that a short "post" that supports the thimble when box is closed. There are three sterling silver thimbles. 1.) From Glass & Co., London as indicated on inside lining of custom fitted box, thimble is marked 800 (a bit less than .925 sterling) and has a hammered star pattern design that surrounds thimble adding a bit of sparkle 2.) Second thimble is from Wales & McCulloch, 20 Ludgate Hill, London, again indicated on inside lining of custom case. This thimble is stamped .925 silver and has an open foliate pattern completely surrounding thimble that is quite beautiful 3.) From JV Willigen and Zemen, The Hague, Netherlands as is indicated on outside of custom paper case, another patterned design completely surrounding thimble but appear closer to blooms than stars.

Excellent collection, the thimbles in near to mint condition and their original cases certainly reflecting their 100+ years in age but so very rare to find.
Estimated Value $200-UP.