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)
Question I have an antique thimble and am trying to identify the maker's marks. It is gold with a floral pattern around the mid to lower edges. On the inside bottom is the number 9 with an anchor on either side of the 9. Any idea who the maker is?
Answer Hello Karen. Anchors are used as a maker's mark and as an indication that they item is gold filled, so unless I see the marks and where they are placed on the thimble, I can't help you much more than that. If you are able to send me a digital picture (bacchino@twcny.rr.com), then I may be able to provide more information. There are internet sites that have silver marks and there are a number of books out on the subject. Either of those avenues might be of help to you as well. Barbara
