AboutBarbara K. Acchino Expertise II CAN ONLY ANSWER QUESTIONS ON THIMBLES
AND ANTIQUE SEWING TOOLS. NO SEWING MACHINES. NO NON-SEWING ITEMS.
Experience I have been collecting for almost 20 years.
Organizations ThimbleCollectors@ONElist.com; Thimble Collectors International; Thimble Guild; Thimbletter II, Empire State Thimble Collectors
Publications "Sewing with Scotties" Scottie Sampler; various articles for the "Bulletin" - official newsletter of Thimble Collectors International (TCI)
Expert: Barbara K. Acchino Date: 1/20/2008 Subject: Irish Dresden Thimble
Question I have several thimbles from the early 80's that I plan to sell on E-bay. Of these, I have a couple of Nicholas Gish pewter novelty thimbles (a carousel and Christmas 1983 hinged thimble) and an Irish Dresden purchased in Ireland - beautifully hand-painted with clovers and a mint green "lace" ribbon and bow around the bottom. Any ideas as to what these might be worth and what to ask for?
Thanks!
Answer Hello Amie. I'm don't have much of an interest in contemporary thimbles, I do know that both thimbles that you describe are commonly found. Gish novelty thimbles are collectible and appear on ebay regularly. The same is true of your Dresden thimble. You can search on ebay for those thimbles and track their interest and selling prices to establish a range as to what they are worth and what to ask for them. Good luck with your sale. Barbara
