Collectibles-General (Antiques)/silver thimble

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I have a silver thimble with 10 panels on the lower portion. One panel is marked with a 10 and the initials 'S.G' The dimples are diamond shaped.  I'm hoping to get a general idea who the manufacturer is and the age.  Thanks

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Hello Frank.  The 10 mark on one of the panels of your thimble indicates the size.  But that's about all I can tell you without a picture or a description of any makers marks.  If you can send a digital picture to me at bacchino@twcny.rr.com, I may be able to help you more.  Barring that, there are many books out on thimbles and a search of eBay may help with your thimble education also. Good luck.  Barb  

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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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