Lot 0192

Appearing & Vanishing Thimble Stand – F. G. Thayer

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Thimbles

Sold

Antique Kewpie Thimble Stand & Paperweight: Antique cast metal Kewpie stand has nubs for six thimbles 3"H, heavy cast metal paperweight 3"L

2020Antique Kewpie Thimble Stand & PaperweightSee Sold Price

Sold

Sterling Silver Victorian Thimble in Carry Box: Pierce and embossed Sterling Silver hinged box, marked Sterling. Inside is a Sterling silver thimble that rests on its own stand. Thimble etched and embossed with happy daisy flowers and also marked S

2021Sterling Silver Victorian Thimble in Carry BoxSee Sold Price

Sold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Thimble: DESCRIPTION: Antique Victorian 18 karat gold sewing thimble featuring quatrefoil motif and inscribed "M. C. / Christmas / 1866". Includes box. Total weight of thimble: 5.6 g / 3.7 dwt. CIRCA: 1866 ORI

2023Antique Victorian 18K Gold ThimbleSee Sold Price

Sold

Disney's Mickey Mouse Thimble: An Enchanted Christmas - porcelain thimble - in domed stand - in overall: 4" tall - thimble only is 2" tall

2023Disney's Mickey Mouse ThimbleSee Sold Price

Sold

British Sewing Thimble Collection Made in England: British Sewing Thimble Collection Made in England Porcelain Thimbles on Acrylic Display Stand Collection of English porcelain thimbles, approximately 30 thimbles, on acrylic display measures approxima

2020British Sewing Thimble Collection Made in EnglandSee Sold Price

Sold

2 Drawer Sewing Stand w/ Buttons Thread Thimbles: Stand is approx 14" x 18" x 26 1/2" tall. Includes everything in it

20182 Drawer Sewing Stand w/ Buttons Thread ThimblesSee Sold Price

Sold

Awesome Ornate Antique Silver Thimble: This is assuredly high grade silver, but the is only the mark Pat. G. It is a larger thimble.

2022Awesome Ornate Antique Silver ThimbleSee Sold Price

Sold

Sterling Silver Thimbles and Other Sewing Notions: Sterling silver thimbles (6), marked for makers including G. W. Harvey & Co. (Chester, 1902), Simons Bros., and Stern Bros. Other thimbles including brass (4). Sterling silver double end glove darner,

2024Sterling Silver Thimbles and Other Sewing NotionsSee Sold Price

Sold

FRENCH GILDED BRASS AND OPALINE GLASS SEWING THIMBLE CASE: FRENCH GILDED BRASS AND OPALINE GLASS SEWING THIMBLE CASE, pink opaline egg-form glass case fitted in a stylized gilded brass stand in a carriage form, raised on four scroll legs with foliage to the b

2022FRENCH GILDED BRASS AND OPALINE GLASS SEWING THIMBLE CASESee Sold Price

Sold

THE COLONIAL AMERICA STERLING THIMBLE COLLECTION: THE COLONIAL AMERICA STERLING THIMBLE COLLECTION 13 Colonies sterling silver thimble collection by the Franklin Mint, cased in glass and wood stand. Includes COA and individual informational pamphlets

2016THE COLONIAL AMERICA STERLING THIMBLE COLLECTIONSee Sold Price

Sold

Sterling Silver Pierced Thimble Holder.: Mark sterling on the bottom monogrammed on the top J. M. F. Pierced sidewalls

2022Sterling Silver Pierced Thimble Holder.See Sold Price

Sold

ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER THIMBLE ENGRAVED WITH BOX: ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER THIMBLE ENGRAVED WITH BOX The thimble is pre-owned. Size: 3/4 X 5/8 in Weight: 4.3 g SHIPPING FEE CANADA 10.00$ USA 15.00$ Combined shipping is available for an extra fee, but

2023ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER THIMBLE ENGRAVED WITH BOXSee Sold Price

Sold

Antique Chinese Silver & Cloisonne Thimble: DESCRIPTION: Antique Chinese gilt silver & cloisonne thimble decorated with polychrome enamels and Shou crest motif. Total weight: 6 g. CIRCA: Early 20th Century ORIGIN: Chinese DIMENSIONS: H: 1" Diam

2023Antique Chinese Silver & Cloisonne ThimbleSee Sold Price

Sold

1800's to Mid Century Thimble Collection with Display Box: Inlaid Cloisonne Thimble, Singer, Westinghouse, Smokey Mountain Plaza Gatlinburg Tennessee, Hoover, Keep Missouri Democratic, Horak Dairy Co. St Louis, The Missouri Ruralist, J F Day & Company Birming

20221800's to Mid Century Thimble Collection with Display BoxSee Sold Price

Sold

10k Gold Thimbles: Gold thimbles (3), by Simons. An example with chased decoration and monogrammed, in a leather case, retailed by G.W. Russell, Philadelphia. Another monogrammed and marked 1867 - 1947, and another with

202410k Gold ThimblesSee Sold Price

Sold

Antique Kewpie Needle Stands & Others: Antique cast metal Kewpie ring or thimble tree 6"H, three sitting Kewpies holding a thimble needle holder 1.75"H, soldier incised "Kewpie" on bottom 2.5"H, paper weight 2.5"H

2020Antique Kewpie Needle Stands & OthersSee Sold Price

Related Thimbles

SET OF 6 CHINESE CLOISONNE THIMBLES: SET OF 6 CHINESE CLOISONNE THIMBLES WITH BIRD AND TREE BRANCH MOTIF EACH STAND 1" TALL AND MEASURES 3/4" IN DIAMETER. Note: This item tested positive for traces of gold by U. S. Customs agents. This i

Jun 13, 2024SET OF 6 CHINESE CLOISONNE THIMBLES

$20

Barry Moser - Alice's Thimble / The Dormouse Asleep / Hedgehog (3 Works): Lot 157 Barry Moser American (b. 1940) Alice's Thimble / The Dormouse Asleep / Hedgehog (3 Works) (1981) wood engravings on paper from the suite of prints accompanying Barry Moser's Pennyroyal Press,

7 hrs LeftBarry Moser - Alice's Thimble / The Dormouse Asleep / Hedgehog (3 Works)

$100

May 25, 2024A Large Decorative Thimble

$10

May 26, 2024A Stering and Enamel Thimble

$45

Medieval and Later 'Thames' Bronze Thimble Collection: 14th-18th century A.D. Including annular, beehive and other types. See McConnel, B., The Collector's Guide to Thimbles, London, 1996, for discussion. 50 grams total, 13-20 mm (1/2 - 3/4 in.). Found Bi

Jun 06, 2024Medieval and Later 'Thames' Bronze Thimble Collection

£5

Medieval and Later Bronze Thimble Group: 15th-20th century A.D. Including beehive, annular and other types. 38 grams total, 14-24 mm (1/2 - 1 in.). Found Suffolk, UK. [12, No Reserve]

Jun 06, 2024Medieval and Later Bronze Thimble Group

£5

Medieval and Later Bronze Thimble Collection: 15th-19th century A.D. Including annular, beehive and other types with irregular dimples. 74 grams total, 12-27 mm (1/2 - 1 in.). Found Cambridgeshire, UK. [15, No Reserve]

Jun 06, 2024Medieval and Later Bronze Thimble Collection

£5

Medieval and Later Bronze Thimble Group: 13th-18th century A.D. Including beehive, carinated and annular types. 29.8 grams total, 17-22 mm (5/8 - 7/8 in.). Property of the vendor's grandfather, thence by family descent, circa 1985. From the

Jun 07, 2024Medieval and Later Bronze Thimble Group

£5

2 Antique Sterling Silver Thimble Holders: Includes Bailey, Banks & Biddle. 1" to 1-1/4" wide x 3/4" to 1-5/8" high. 1.12 ozt total.

May 23, 20242 Antique Sterling Silver Thimble Holders

$30

3 Antique Wood Acorn Thimble Holders: One with needle holder in middle. One with brass thimble. 1-1/2" to 1-3/4" wide x 2-1/8" to 3-1/8" long. One cracked on top.

May 23, 20243 Antique Wood Acorn Thimble Holders

$30

3 Sterling Thimble Holders: All marked. One with floral design, one with cut-out design, one monogrammed on top. 7/8" to 1" diameter x 1" to 1-1/2" high. 1.38 ozt total.

May 23, 20243 Sterling Thimble Holders

$20

3 Acorn Thimble Holders: One vegetable ivory holder with thimble. Ivory holder with thimble. 1-1/8" to 1-1/2" wide x 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" long. One vegetable ivory holder with crack on top.

May 23, 20243 Acorn Thimble Holders

$30

Antique 18kt Gold Thimble with Diamonds and Rubies: Antique 18kt yellow Gold Thimble featuring 5 Rose cut Diamonds and 5 Cabochon Rubies. Measurements: 0.90 x 0.65 inches. Total weight: 6.15 grams. Stamped with makers mark.

May 23, 2024Antique 18kt Gold Thimble with Diamonds and Rubies

$300

3 Antique Mother of Pearl Thimble Holders: Includes two eggs and one carriage with goat. 1-1/8" to 1-1/2" wide x 1-3/4" to 3-3/8" long.

May 23, 20243 Antique Mother of Pearl Thimble Holders

$20

3 Antique Sterling Silver Thimble Holders: All marked. All with engraved designs. 7/8" to 1" diameter x 7/8" to 1" high. 1.00 ozt total.

May 23, 20243 Antique Sterling Silver Thimble Holders

$20

3 Antique Brass Thimble Holders: Includes two eggs and suitcase. One egg embossed with flowers. Two with chains. 1-1/4" to 1-3/8" wide x 1-5/8" to 1-7/8" long. Some tarnishing consistent with age.

May 23, 20243 Antique Brass Thimble Holders

$30

More Items in Thimbles

7 hrs LeftBarry Moser - Alice's Thimble / The Dormouse Asleep / Hedgehog (3 Works)

$100

14K Yellow Gold Antique Thimble

$130

May 23, 2024Antique 18kt Gold Thimble with Diamonds and Rubies

$300

2 Antique English Sterling Silver Sewing Accessories: Includes lantern pin cushion/thimble holder & pail thimble holder with thimble. Makers are Colen Cheshire and Marks & Cohen. 1/2" to 1-1/4" wide x 2" x 3-1/8" high.

May 23, 20242 Antique English Sterling Silver Sewing Accessories

$30

Jun 06, 2024Medieval and Later 'Thames' Bronze Thimble Collection

£5

A Collection of Antique Silver (6 Thimbles and 3 Buttons), Marks incl Chester 1895. XRF tested for: A Collection of Antique Silver (6 Thimbles and 3 Buttons), Marks incl Chester 1895. XRF tested for purity, largest 2.4cm x 1.8cm, total weight 40g (9)

May 23, 2024A Collection of Antique Silver (6 Thimbles and 3 Buttons), Marks incl Chester 1895. XRF tested for

£10

A Large Collection of Thimbles containing 77 Silver with various marks and 30 others. Largest 4.1cm: A Large Collection of Thimbles containing 77 Silver with various marks and 30 others. Largest 4.1cm x 2.3cm, weight of silver 347g. (107)

6 days LeftA Large Collection of Thimbles containing 77 Silver with various marks and 30 others. Largest 4.1cm

£400

May 23, 20243 Antique Wood Acorn Thimble Holders

$30

May 23, 20243 Antique Mother of Pearl Thimble Holders

$20

May 23, 20243 Antique Sterling Silver Thimble Holders

$20

Five Silver Thimbles in Fitted Cases. Various Hallmarks. total weight of silver 21g (5): Five Silver Thimbles in Fitted Cases. Various Hallmarks. total weight of silver 21g (5)

May 23, 2024Five Silver Thimbles in Fitted Cases. Various Hallmarks. total weight of silver 21g (5)

£10

May 23, 20242 Antique Sterling Silver Thimble Holders

$30

May 23, 20243 Sterling Thimble Holders

$20

May 23, 20243 Acorn Thimble Holders

$30

COOPER, Tommy (1921 – 84). Tommy Cooper Personally Owned Th...: COOPER, Tommy (1921 – 84). Tommy Cooper Personally Owned Thimbles and Gimmicks. Eight aluminum thimbles with red painted bands around the middle, together with a matching pair of clip holders wo

Jun 08, 2024COOPER, Tommy (1921 – 84). Tommy Cooper Personally Owned Th...

$200

May 23, 20243 Antique Brass Thimble Holders

$30

Recommended Sewing, Weaving & Knitting

VINT. SINGER SEWING MACHINE MODEL 221, SERIAL #AE531749: VINTAGE SINGER SEWING MACHINE MODEL 221, SERIAL #AE531749

2 days LeftVINT. SINGER SEWING MACHINE MODEL 221, SERIAL #AE531749

$425

(3) Chinese Export gilt lacquer sewing boxes: (3) Chinese Export gilt lacquer sewing boxes, Qing Dynasty (19th c.), each opens to interior fitted with removable divided tray, 6.5"h x 14"w x 10"d (largest), 3.5"h x 11"w x 8"d (smallest) Provenance

6 hrs Left(3) Chinese Export gilt lacquer sewing boxes

$600

Antique French articulated artist mannequin: Antique French articulated artist mannequin, 19th c. France, carved and stained wood, male figure with articulated joints, unmarked, approx. 25"h x 7.5"w Provenance: The Collection of Karl Stirner, Ea

1 day LeftAntique French articulated artist mannequin

$650

Singer Featherweight #221 sewing machine: and case, like new

6 days LeftSinger Featherweight #221 sewing machine

$275

Antique Sewing Silk Thread Spool Cabinet Store Display Case: Antique Sewing Silk Thread Spool Cabinet Store Display Case

Jun 02, 2024Antique Sewing Silk Thread Spool Cabinet Store Display Case

(3) Articulated wood artist mannequins: (3) Articulated wood artist mannequins, 19th/20th c., Continental, including two posable artist's mannequins on stands, 15"h (taller), and a Santo cage doll, 12"h Provenance: The Estate of Philip Mart

1 day Left(3) Articulated wood artist mannequins

$150

Group of Pin Cushions and Sewing Accessories and Others: An Assembled Group of Pin Cushions and Sewing Accessories and Others, 19th Century. Comprising a three-tier chestnut sewing box with turned finials at corners, the lift-off top surmounted by a pin cus

3 days LeftGroup of Pin Cushions and Sewing Accessories and Others

$150

A Chinese Export Lacquered and Gilt Sewing Box: A Chinese Export Lacquered and Gilt Sewing Box19th century, black lacquered box hand painted in gold with Chinoiserie landscapes bordered by flowers, butterflies, and foliate decoration, box has a hin

6 hrs LeftA Chinese Export Lacquered and Gilt Sewing Box

$125

Large Lot Of Various Buttons Of Different Ages: Button Lot With 9 Cards With 3 Leather Buttons, 3 Red Moonstone Cards, Bright Metal Late Card, Brass Button Card, Stylized Floral Button Card, Card With 36 Metal Buttons With Black Glass Base, Metal A

2 days LeftLarge Lot Of Various Buttons Of Different Ages

$20

7 hrs LeftBarry Moser - Alice's Thimble / The Dormouse Asleep / Hedgehog (3 Works)

$100

Spool Cabinet: NOT ELIGIBLE FOR IN-HOUSE SHIPPING. 21-3/4" wide X 14-1/4" deep X 8" high. Has some scratches and finish loss.

1 day LeftSpool Cabinet

$60

Antique Advertising Six Drawer Oak Spool Cabinet – Country Store Display Cabinet: Antique Advertising Six Drawer Oak Spool Cabinet – Country Store Display Cabinet

Jun 02, 2024Antique Advertising Six Drawer Oak Spool Cabinet – Country Store Display Cabinet

Antique Singer Sewing Machine Table: No Shipping Available. 1890s, With Singer sewing machine, With 1892 lease and manual, Measures 40 x 35 x 16 inches.

2 days LeftAntique Singer Sewing Machine Table

$15

19th c. Spool Bed: 19th child's spool bed. 45" x 25" x 24" Ht..

2 days Left19th c. Spool Bed

$20

Vintage Elna Sewing Machine: Vintage Elna cased sewing machine. 14" x 6 1/2" x 12".

2 days LeftVintage Elna Sewing Machine

$20

Mannequin in 1930's day dress along with silk shawl, lederhosen and more: Mannequin. Wool coat, night gowns, riding pants and more

May 29, 2024Mannequin in 1930's day dress along with silk shawl, lederhosen and more

$25

Appearing & Vanishing Thimble Stand – F. G. Thayer

Item Details

Description

A great example of Thayer’s incomparable woodwork. This mechanical stand painted in brilliant gold and black allows for the appearance of 8 white thimbles. The stand then allows for all 8 thimbles to vanish instantly at the same time. Ca. 1920. Condition: Very Good.

Buyer's Premium

Appearing & Vanishing Thimble Stand – F. G. Thayer

Name: Appearing & Vanishing Thimble Stand – F. G. Thayer
SKU: 55519703
Price: 1100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $2,000

See Sold Price

Starting Price $500

Sell a Similar Item

2 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Azusa, CA, us

See Policy for Shipping

Payment

Auction Results in conjunction with Owen Magic Supreme

Azusa, CA, United States

15 Reviews

143 Followers