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I came to find a thimble that is painted with an antique sewing machine on top. The thimble is heavy and does not magnetize. It looks like a porcelain thimble but it feels like cast iron. There is a design of gold scissors and a gem in the middle. The inside is colored yellow and there is no name or stamp anywhere on this thimble. I am wondering if you have ever seen anything like this. Thanks for your time.
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Hello Rosa,
Thank you for your query and for including a detailed description and photograph.
I must say however that I have never seen this thimble before.
Regardless, it is modern and I suspect that it is cast metal(heavy)and it also has a baked enamel finish on it.
I'm going to send this photo around to a few other collectors to see if they have run across this particular thimble. I will also check old catalogs to see if I can find it.
Regards,
Irene
Hello Rosa,
I have the answer to your query. I had to solicit help from a few collector friends.
Your thimble was sold through a catalog called Gimbel & Sons and the original price (2010) was $18 plus shipping. No maker was specified or country of origin.
I hope this helps you.
Regards,
Irene
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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. 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
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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.
Education/Credentials
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