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VTG Thimble Set & Mirrored Display Case. 29 Thimbles ~ Ceramic, Sterling, Pewter
$ 20.85
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VTG Thimble Set & Mirrored Display Case. 29 Thimbles ~ Ceramic, Sterling, Pewter.Case: 1979 Enesco Wooden Mirrored Thimble Display Case with 15 rubber-like seats/pedestals
Thimbles: 29 Thimbles, 4 pewter, 3 Sterling silver, 9 ceramic, 5 wood/plastic, 8 steel/zinc/brass/aluminum, one Hallmark Thimble themed mouse ornament, and one marked Sterling silver gold tone thimble/tiny working scissors charm by J.M. Fisher Co. 1800-1950
Thimbles seem to be a variety of sizes usually between 8 and 10. They are from America, Japan, Spain, Germany, Belgium, and likely more. They seem to be exclusively 20th century and the zinc/aluminum one and one of the Sterling silver ones need to be reshaped.
Themes include: Belgian Coats of Arms, Floral and Scenery, KO Mickey Mouse, and Vintage advertising
Techniques include: ornate metal working (possibly etching or engraving), enameling, embroidery, hand painting, and molded pieces.