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Hi
I have a thimble which is silver and I think enamel with a kind of white stone at the top and it has 925 and a makers mark which I am hoping you will be able to help me with as it is unusual. I can send pic and a drawing of the hallmark as it is at the bottom inside the thimble.
Thank you in advance
Hello,
Thank you for the photo. Yes indeed you have a Scandinavian thimble and more specifically, one made by David-Andersen, of Oslo, Norway.
The hallmark in the inside top of your thimble was used from 1888-1925. It appears from the photo to be silver gilt with enamel and it has a moonstone top.
You have a lovely thimble, treasure it.
Irene
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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.
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Thimble Collectors International
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OTS - Ohio Thimble Seekers
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Rund um den Fingerhut - Germany
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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.
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