Collectibles-General (Antiques)/thimbles

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i have a two part silver thimble top half is a hand painted cat bottom just regular thimble  ive had an atique dealer in the area who pays half price for items but cant find a close enough item but says he will give me 125 dollars 4 it so he thinks its at least worth 250 dolars can u help me not get ripped off?

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Hello LeeAnn.  I need to see a picture of the thimble before I can provide any information.  You can attach it to this forum or send it to me at bacchino@twcny.rr.com.  Please make sure the digital pictures are clear.  Multiple views would also be helpful.  Barbara

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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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