Post Medieval Jacobean Silver Thimble Pair
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Description
17th century AD. A pair of silver tailor's rings comprising: one with open seam, hatched panels with reserved lozenges, 'B*K' to the rim, punched maker's mark to the inner face of a heater shield with 'TA / *'; one similar with punched 'R' to the inner face, inscribed above the rim 'Bee not idle'. See McConnel, B. The Collector's Guide to Thimbles, London, 1996 for discussion. 6.91 grams, 18-19mm (3/4"). Property of a Gloucestershire collector; acquired in the mid 1980s; formerly in the family collection of Keith Burge of Gloucester, UK. [2, No Reserve]
Condition
Fine condition, edges unsoldered, tops absent.
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Post Medieval Jacobean Silver Thimble Pair
Estimate £80 - £100
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