Collectibles-General (Antiques)/antique thimble

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Expert: - 6/19/2008


Question

antique thimble
Could you tell me something about this thimble? Age? Value?

Answer
Hello Lesley.  Your thimble looks to be made of base metal.  It has machine knurling (those indentations where the needle's eye goes to be pushed through fabric) so that means it was probably made post 1840s.  There is no top as it is a tailor's thimble.  They did not have tops as the tailors would use the side of their thumb or finger to push the needle, whereas, needleworkers use the top.  This is a utilitarian item and has little value.  If it belonged to a family member, it has much more sentimental value than monetary.  Hope I've helped.  Barb

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    CommentExcellent information. Thank you so much.


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Barbara K. Acchino

Experience

I have been collecting for almost 30 years.

Organizations
ThimbleCollectors@ONElist.com; Thimble Collectors International (TCI); Thimble Guild; Thimbletter & Thimbletter II, Empire State Thimble Collectors; CyberThimble; Yahoo Thimble Club

Publications
"Sewing with Scotties" Scottie Sampler; various articles for the "Bulletin" - official newsletter of Thimble Collectors International (TCI)

Education/Credentials
I have been collecting for almost 30 years.

Awards and Honors
TCI's President's Award

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