AboutIrene Schwall Expertise I have been a collector of antique sewing tools and thimbles for over 30 years. I am also a dealer in this field and sell on eBay under the name -- serengeti2.
Please note:
I am NOT, and I repeat NOT an expert on antique or vintage domestic household sewing machines used for everyday home sewing -- I can offer help when it comes to TOY or miniature collectible sewing machines ONLY.
Experience My expertise is in ANTIQUE sewing or needlework tools & thimbles, gold, silver, brass, ivory, bone etc. Modern thimbles are not necessarily my strong point but I may be able to help so don't hesitate to ask. I am also very well versed in the identification of Hallmarks on sewing collectibles.
Organizations Thimble Collectors International
SCTC - Southern California Thimble Club
SDTC - San Diego Thimble Club
OTS - Ohio Thimble Seekers
Priscilla Nutmeggers - CT/MA/NH
Dorset Thimble Society - UK
Rund um den Fingerhut - Germany
www.925/1000.com
Cyberthimble on Yahoo
Publications I belong to Thimble Collectors International & I chair the committee 'Publishing/Grants' and oversee the research and publication of booklets relating to sewing tools and thimbles.
I have also had articles published on needlework related topics.
QUESTION: I was given a Dahlton thimble - marked Reine Kandarbeit. It is in great condition. It looks like lace going around the entire thimble with about 5 roses. Could you tell me about what it is worth?
ANSWER: Hello Jill,
Are you able to send me a photograph of your thimble please?
Thank you.
Regards,
Irene
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QUESTION: Here is the picture.
Answer Hello Jill,
I have not seen this thimble before made by Reine Kandarbeit and have not heard of Dahlton either, sorry.
I asked a few thimble friends who specifically collect modern porcelain thimbles and some have similar lacy-like thimbles made by Irish Dresden and these sell for about $19 - $32.
I regret that I am not able to specifically answer your question but will keep this file open and if I stumble across the information, I will contact you.
Regards,
Irene
Hello Jill,
I have just been looking up information on a different thimble and came across a very similar thimble to yours. It is listed in a catalog by Peter J. Walter (Germany)dated 1985-86. It shows a frilly lace-like thimble with a yellow rose on the side, pink rose on the top. It is listed as "Lacework in Porcelain". The inside is signed with the Dresden, Germany trademark." They sold for $21.50
Regards,
Irene
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