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| Subject | Date Asked |
| thimbles | 4/16/2012 |
| Q: I have been collecting thimbles from different states for a while now from family and friends going ... A: The best place I have found is eBay. I have seen a souvenir thimble from every state in the Union ... | |
| Mandarin Thimbles | 3/6/2012 |
| Q: Please, what can you tell me about the 1947 designed "Mandarin" Thimble? This was designed in ... A: It would seem you and I have the same information. I too have been trying to find out the person's ... | |
| What to sell over 100 Thimbles | 2/20/2012 |
| Q: Hope all is well ? My nan has sadly passed away and she was a collector of thimbles and I wanted ... A: In your case, probably the best way to get the collection evaluated is to take them to an antique ... | |
| Mystery Hallmark Sterling Thimble | 2/14/2012 |
| Q: I read your response to the "mystery hallmark" on the sterling hallmark thimble that has alluded you ... A: Unfortunately, we still have not determined the name of the silversmith or company that made the ... | |
| Patterns on Thimbles | 2/2/2012 |
| Q: I live in the UK and started collecting metal thimbles this year, so have very little knowledge so ... A: Forgive me for taking so long. We have several illnesses in the family. There is a booklet, ... | |
| Thimble question | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: Mullins, I found the attached thimble at a local antique store. The only thing the seller said ... A: Hell LIsa, Thank you for your question. Actually, if you look very closely on the side that you ... | |
| gold thimbles | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: i have been given a collection of gold thimbles and know nothing about them. One in particularly is ... A: The first thimble you mentioned with the double anchors which means it is gold filled. It was made ... | |
| pewter thimbles | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: Could you please tell me about the pewter christmas conversation thimbles. I have recentley started ... A: I have not had any luck with finding inforamtion about this collection. It seems there are several ... | |
| pewter thimbles | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: Could you please tell me about the pewter christmas conversation thimbles. I have recentley started ... A: I believe I have the answer. TCC SURPRISE THIMBLES Issued 1992 $17 ea. Plus P & P of $1.75 ... | |
| pewter thimbles | 11/7/2011 |
| Q: Could you please tell me about the pewter christmas conversation thimbles. I have recentley started ... A: I have been checking and cannot find any thimble collection called Christmas Conversation thimbles. ... | |
| thimble collection | 11/7/2011 |
| Q: I recently inherited a collection of thimbles collected by my mother in her travels all over the ... A: You would need to find a reputable antique dealer in your area. Or you can check out the on line ... | |
| large metal thimble | 11/3/2011 |
| Q: Among my family items is a large metal thimble that was a souvenir - it is brass, has an Edinburgh ... A: The RD number on your "shot glass" is the Registered Design number. Your item was made in England ... | |
| good luck thimble | 10/31/2011 |
| Q: I've attached an image of a thimble for your opinion. Inside, on the apex are the words "good luck". ... A: The thimble you have was made by Stern Bros., New York, NY between 1890 - 1933. It is rather ... | |
| Silver thimble information | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: I am seeking information about a maker/year/etc. on this thimble: ... A: Your sterling silver thimble was manufactured by Goldsmith Stern Co., New York, NY between the years ... | |
| Thimble age ID, please | 10/16/2011 |
| Q: Would you be able to give me the age of this silver thimble, please. It has a slit down the side so ... A: I believe this thimble was made by James Collins, a UK silversmith, in between years between 1816 - ... | |
| unknown information about a thimble | 10/11/2011 |
| Q: I am hoping you could help me I recieved a thimble as a gift from my grandfather in the 1980s I have ... A: Your thimble is made of pewter. It is very detailed and reminds me of the Battersea pewter thimbles ... | |
| Thimble Collection | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: I have been given a collection of approximately 200 thimbles, They are all mostly bone china made in ... A: I do not know of any information I can give you that would help you price your thimbles other than ... | |
| UR Thimble | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: My grandfather worked for the Untermeyer-Robbins Co. many years ago, handcrafting many items. Later, ... A: UR thimbles are rare and hard to find. They sometimes show up on eBay but are few and far between. ... | |
| Silver thimble | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: Wynneth, I recently found a silver thimble while metal detecting an old Richmond VA home built in ... A: There were many thimble makers in the US but only one remains, Simons Bros. Co. Many thimble makers ... | |
| Tiffany & co Gold Thimble | 9/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a gold tiffany thimble with 14 diamonds set in scroll design along the bottom perimiter.The ... A: I have seen several thimbles with diamonds attached around the band or other areas on a thimble. ... | |
| identification Songbirds of the World | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: I have purchased a complete set of 25 Songbirds of the World thimbles. They are minted by Franklin ... A: I am familiar with this set. Do you eBay? In the past, I have seen the documentation certificates ... | |
| Hello | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: My grandmother just gave me a thimble and I can't seem to find any information about it. I think ... A: I have a friend that knows a lot about the Gish thimbles. I spoke to her and she said it looks like ... | |
| Hello | 8/20/2011 |
| Q: My grandmother just gave me a thimble and I can't seem to find any information about it. I think ... A: I believe Gish started making those thimbles in the early 1980s. I don't believe they are made ... | |
| Thimble identification | 8/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a thimble that was my grandmothers. I have looked around the web to identify it but have been ... A: Your thimble is most definately worth its value as a collectable thimble. You have a lovely thimble ... | |
| pewter suprise thimble collection | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: I have recently started to collect thimbles from the suprise thimble collection 1992 by the Thimble ... A: Information about the set is below. TCC SURPRISE THIMBLES Issued 1992 $17 ea. Plus P & P of ... | |
| thimble identification | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: I have been trying to identify a thimble i have had for quite some time. There are some marks on it ... A: You are correct, the thimble was made by Henry Swann, no relation to James Swann. Henry was a ... | |
| Gold thimble | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a thimble marked 14k and stamped with a Large K then a smaller m in front of the K , them a ... A: Your thimble was made by Ketcham & McDougall of New York, NY, 1892-1932. Your KMcD thimble is ... | |
| Thimble Double Anchor Mark? | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: Good Morning, I bought a gold colored thimble at a antique store recently. The only marks on it are ... A: The thimble you have was made by Goldsmith Stern Co. of New York City, NY. GSS was in business ... | |
| Thimble | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: I’m so glad to have found this page, I have a question, I was given an old thimble, and I don’t know ... A: The thimble you have was made by Simons Bros. Co. of Philadelphia, PA. They started their business ... | |
| How to Start Collecting Thimbles | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: What are the best books to learn about how to collect thimbles? Also, how do I learn about which ... A: I believe the first thing you should do is figure out what types of thimbles you would like to ... | |
| Queen Victoria Silver Jubilee Thimble | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: I just received this thimble from England (e-bay), but it appears there has been a repair on the ... A: I appreciate your question however it is not a question about a thimble but if you should contact a ... | |
| "The Suprise" thimble collection | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: As I was cleaning out my grandmother's attic, I came across a thimble collection with about 25 ... A: I have a friend I consulted about this collection of thimbles and she gave me all this information. ... | |
| Ceramic thimbles | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: My great-grandmother passed a small ceramic thimble collection down to my mother. I am having ... A: The best place I have found on the internet is eBay. If you go to the Search page and type in ... | |
| gold thimble | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: I recently received a thimble in a small leather case with the name Tiffany & Co. Union Square on ... A: Tiffany & Co. marked their thimbles T&Co on the inside top of the thimble. I do not believe you ... | |
| sterling thimble mark | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a thimble with sterling on the inside with 11 under it. It has some scroll work right above ... A: Your thimble was made by Untermeyer Robbins of New York, NY. They were in business from 1909 - ... | |
| Gold thimble | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: have 14k Simons mark thimble color is more rose gold than Reg gold? with a bias relief of fleru de ... A: Simons Bros. Co. has been in business since 1839 and continues today. Some of the different ... | |
| James Fenton Bicycle Thimble | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a James Fenton Bicycle Thimble - I believe the date mark to be 1896. It is in a brown ... A: It sounds like you have all the information so I am not sure what other information I could help you ... | |
| Antique gold James Fenton Thimble | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: I have inherited a thimble from my Great Grandmother. From the hallmarks I can tell that it is 9ct ... A: I am certain the design is not named Edith but that it was personalized for some special person. ... | |
| Simons Brothers 1870's gold thimble | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a wonderful yet fairly simple gold thimble of my mothers. It comes in the original tattered ... A: I do not give values as there are many variables such as condition, sentimental value and the ... | |
| thimble maker mark | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: I have received some thimbles and am now curious about them. they are marked sterling and have a ... A: Yes, the maker of the thimbles was Waite, Thresher Co. Their early mark was the star mark, ... | |
| thimble | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a old thimble appears to be brass. Have inciles db. has a house ingraved on it and what ... A: I do not give values as there are just too many variables such as condition, maker and etc. I can ... | |
| thimble | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a thimble,gold in color. The crown mark has an M inside.On the inside at the bottom(if ... A: What you have is a 14KT gold thimble made by H. Muhr & Sons of Philadelphia, PA between the years ... | |
| Charles Horner thimbles | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a thimble from Charles Horner but don't know what's pattern ,where can I find out more about ... A: Charles Horner was making thimbles before he came out with the Dorcas thimble so I would conclude ... | |
| Owl Thimble and Large Cloisonne Thimble | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering how to find out the value of some thimbles I now own. One is an cloisonne owl with a ... A: There are no price guides that give the values of thimbles in the market today. Actually, I do not ... | |
| gold filled and gold plated thimbles | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: I started collecting thimbles about 1 1/2 years ago and I am confused about gold filled and gold ... A: The term GOLD FILLED means that 1/20th of the total weight of the thimble must be 10K gold or ... | |
| Towle Thimble-not shot glass! | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: The problem for me is everytime I search ANYWHERE for this, all I'm finding to Towle ... A: My thimble has the same markings as yours and I purchased mine about 25 years ago. I asked the ... | |
| Two Thimbles - dates? makers? | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I inherited these two thimbles from family members. One appears to be gold (plated?), with hallmarks ... A: Yes this picture did help. I thought I could see a mark in the last picture but this one shows it ... | |
| Two Thimbles - dates? makers? | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I inherited these two thimbles from family members. One appears to be gold (plated?), with hallmarks ... A: The thimble on the right was made by H. Muhr & Sons of Phil. PA between 1885-1897. It is gold ... | |
| receiving "Thimble Guild" newsletter | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: Wynneth Mullins, I have just started researching thimbles and collecting them. My mother collects ... A: I would say your best bet is to look for the thimbles you need on eBay however, if you will email me ... | |
| thimble | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: My daughter recently bought thimbles at a yard sale and I would like to find out if they are worth ... A: All the Francesca thimbles I have seen have at least and in most cases, the F in a circle, the name ... | |
| silver thimble | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: I have been doing some more research on my thimble and found out it may not be a waite thresher. I ... A: You were correct that this thimble is a Waite, Thresher Co. thimble. Waite, Thresher used this as ... | |
| Waite thresher silver thimble | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: I love your name. I found a thimble in my shed anddid some research and found out tht it is a waite ... A: Something that plays a big part in determining the value of a thimble is supply and demand. Your ... | |
| Waite thresher silver thimble | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: I love your name. I found a thimble in my shed anddid some research and found out tht it is a waite ... A: I am glad you did not listen to your hubby. It is most certainly worth something. Collectors take ... | |
| Thimble hallmark | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a thimble that belonged to my grandmother. I has a floral and scrolled border with an oval ... A: The thimble you have was made by Simons Bros. Co. of Philadelphia, PA. Simons has been in business ... | |
| West German Silver Plate Thimble | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: Wynneth, I received a Auto reply back about the Question I sent On January 26, 2011. Your reply ... A: I don't understand what happened. I answered the first email and then there was a second with the ... | |
| West Germany Thimble | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a thimble marked West Germany, Silver plate. I am trying to identify the Maker's Mark. A ... A: I apologize for taking so long but this was a tough one. The thimble was made by Seigfried Flitsch, ... | |
| thimble marks | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought a thimble at a bric- a- brac fair , it is a perfect fit and that is a find for ... A: The thimble mark you are referring to is, I believe, the mark of the Charles Iles Company. The ... | |
| russian thimble | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: I recently came into the possession of a thimble collection. One of them is enamel with applied ... A: I was wondering if you could email me a few pictures, perhaps of the entire thimble and other marks ... | |
| 14 carat Royal commemorative Thimble | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 14 carat gold thimble that is enamelled with Prince Andrew's cipher and commemorative ... A: You may want to take the thimble to a jeweler to have it appraised for gold content and sell it that ... | |
| Thimble replacements | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: My wife has a thimble collection of 25 old product label thimbles dated 1980 with display rack. I ... A: Not to worry. right now there is an auction on eBay, Item # 250687062815 that is the entire ... | |
| thimbles | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I BOUGHT A SET OF ONLY 12 THIRTEEN COLONIES THIMBLES THE INSIDE OF THE THIMBLE IS GOLD COLORED, CAN ... A: Are you familiar with eBay? EBay is the best place to find your missing thimble. There are two 13 ... | |
| Presidential Thimbles | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: I'm collecting Pewter Presidential thimbles by FORT. The place I buy them, will not be selling ... A: You may be able to find those thimbles on the secondary market by checking eBay. EBay is the one ... | |
| porcelain thimbles | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: I think I have a set of 14 of what you may call the "Country Store Collection". They are stamped ... A: The best place to sell these thimbles is on eBay. These thimbles originally sold for $8.99 each I ... | |
| Christina Bertrand thimble collector thimble | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a gold thimble with the words "CHRISTINA BERTRAND THIMBLE COLLECTOR" on it. I have researched ... A: The thimble is not gold but brass. Christina Bertrand is a friend of mine and I have a thimble ... | |
| Simons Thimble | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a Simon's Gold Thimble with the House, Sunset, Mountain Theme. It has a beaded rim. The only ... A: I have heard that the size of the Simons' mark means nothing however, I know for a fact that the ... | |
| Thimbles | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: My mother gave me a small collection of thimbles. Do they have any value? I have 21 in a display ... A: Yes the thimbles do have value. You may want to go to eBay as they have several different ... | |
| Thimble | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I am selling a thimble collection but have one I am not sure about , it is silver ??? has God save ... A: If the thimble has no English hallmarks, I doubt if it is silver. It is probably pewter. The thimble ... | |
| Franklin Mint Thimble Collection | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a set of 12 Franklin Mint Silver Gilt Vicorian jeweled thimbles showing all 12 months of the ... A: I have also been trying to find information about this thimble set. I believe the Franklin Mint ... | |
| Dating a thimble | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: I bought a silver thimble off Ebay. It has "Sterling" and an anchor on the side of it. Inside is a ... A: The thimble was made by Stern Bros. Company of New York City, NY. The thimble you have was made ... | |
| old thimble | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I found a silver thimble on the battle field of Plesant Hill. on the outside there is six stars with ... A: The Battle of Pleasant Hill was fought on April 9, 1864. The mark inside your thimble was used by ... | |
| thimble set | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: What can you tell me about the Thimble Collector's Club pewter set of thimbles called Surprise! ... A: I have information on this set. There are some with descriptions under them. I am not sure how ... | |
| Simons Thimble? | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: This morning I ran across a thimble my mom had. She had it in a little cloth bag, so I had forgotten ... A: The Simons Bros. Company of Philadelphia, PA have been in business since 1839 and is still in ... | |
| Thimble | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: Could you please tell me what you know about this thimble w/a Star of David on top, and a ladybug ... A: The thimble is a modern repousse silver-plated thimble. The number is probably the design number of ... | |
| norwegian thimble identification | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a silver thimble. The shape and style seem to fit what I would think to be ... A: I believe you are exactly correct that your thimble is Norwegian. The silver mark on the side would ... | |
| Simon's Thimble Gold Marks | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I just acquired a size 8 by this company. I've read as much info that I could find. It indeed has ... A: Simons Bros. Co. usually marked their thimbles with a trefoil for gold filled above the shield ... | |
| Gold Thimble | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: While cleaning out my mother's house I came across a beautifully ornate gold (stamped 14K) thimble ... A: The thimble you have was made by Ketcham and McDougall of New York, NY. KMcD made gold thimbles ... | |
| simons gold thimble | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a simons brothers gold thimble with a pat.of May,28.89 on the side. It is a panneled thimble ... A: I am sorry but I do not give values as there are just too many variables. However, if you go to ... | |
| Thimble Collections | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I have two different thimble collections I wish to sell, but I am not sure what they are worth. One ... A: Do you eBay? I would suggest you list your collections on eBay. EBay has several different ... | |
| Silver Thimble | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a silver thimble in its original case. I can identify from its markings that it is by Henry ... A: Thimble sizes are almost opposite in the UK compared to thimble sizes in the US. US children size ... | |
| Franklin Porcelain 1979 Thimbles | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a bird thimble collection hand painted with birds and signed and samped by the Franklin mint. ... A: I am familiar with this set. Do you eBay? In the past, I have seen the documentation certificates ... | |
| Thimble marking... | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a thimble am hoping if you can tell me something about it from the markings ... there's sort ... A: I have been collecting thimbles for many years and this has been a question that no one has been ... | |
| E.P. 1894 Thimble | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I have this thimble that is marked horizontal in a cursive way "E.P." on the side and that is ... A: The E.P. initials and year were put there as something personal. Probably from the person giving ... | |
| thimble | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I work for a non prophet company and we were donated a thimble that is made from stained glass. ... A: I would say yes that it is collectible and it does have value. The value would depend on how badly ... | |
| 1864 James Fenton Thimble | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I have recently started catalouging my wife's silver and there is a James Fenton thimble in mint ... A: If your thimble were made in 1864, it would also have the monarch (Queen Victoria) on the band. ... | |
| Jobber Thimble | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: Would you be able to explain what a "Jobber" thimble is? I believe there would be two people ... A: A jobber is a company, a jeweler or an individual that has well known manufacturers of thimbles to ... | |
| Thimble Collectors Club - how to price to sell | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: #1-50 plus a "special" (as she wrote on the card) pewter thimble; it also includes the wood-base ... A: I must tell you that I have recently tried to help 2 different people to sell collections of ... | |
| 13 Colonies Thimbles | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I recently inherited a set of thimbles on a two level round stand under a glass dome. There are 13 ... A: The set of the 13 Colonies thimble collection was offered starting in 1978 by the Franklin Mint. ... | |
| James Swan & Son Thimble | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a James Swan thimble, usually referred to as a "Daisy Pattern". (Birmingham) I ... A: The four standard marks of a hallmark were the maker's mark, standard/purity mark, the date letter ... | |
| Thmble collection | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: Sir, My mother in law had a lot of thimbles when she passed away some years ago. We have been ... A: If you would please, could you send an email to me direct about this question. Please email me at: ... | |
| This Thimble | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: Could you help me identify this thimble? It is pewter, marked on the base, as well as being marked ... A: This thimble looks like a Rawcliffe pewter thimble. Rawcliffe has been making pewter items for many ... | |
| Franklin Mint thimbles | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: Do you have a list of the different sets of porcelain thimbles made by Franklin Mint and their ... A: There is an on line thimble group called CyberThimble. It is one of the groups in the Yahoo Groups ... | |
| History, Value, Age of Thimbles | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased some thimbles to start collecting. Can you please tell me anything about these? ... A: The 1982 Worlds Fair thimble is of course a commemorative of that Worlds Fair, 27 years ago. I ... | |
| Goldsmith Stern Co, thimble | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: Mullins, Thank you so much for volunteering to help people understand thimbles! I have two thimbles ... A: You are exactly right on all the information about this thimble. The only thing I can tell you is ... | |
| thimble | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: You helped me with a thimble case and now I am hoping you can help me with a thimble. The thimble ... A: The thimble was made by Simons Bros. Co. of Philadelphia, PA. Simons is the only thimble ... | |
| Thimble holder | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a thimble holder which appears to be brass and is shaped like and looks like a walnut with a ... A: The thimble holder is sterling silver, marked 800. I guess my eyesight is bad as I cannot see the ... | |
| thimbles | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: I became a member of the Thimble Collector's Club about 1986 and accumulated about 45 or so ... A: I am fairly certain they can be replaced however you will have to go to eBay to do so. EBay is an ... | |
| Vintage Thimble with Bell and S inside | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me the name of the attached thimble and what year it was made? In ... A: There is no way to date the thimble you have with the domino look around the band. Simons has been ... | |
| value of my thimbles | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: Are there any value to these thimbles and if so, where can I sell them. I have the Dreams of ... A: If you would please, email me direct and email pictures of the thimbles. The others you have please ... | |
| 10 k golden thimble. | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a thimble passed down in my family. As I adore to create or paint with thread the thimble was ... A: I was wondering if you could email me direct a picture of the thimble on the outside and a picture ... | |
| thimble | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: I recently found my grandmother's thimble. The only information on it is "STERLING" "8" and "Pat. ... A: I will have to have more information about the thimble. Could you email me a picture of the thimble ... | |
| Thimble hallmarks | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I received a thimble with hallmarks on it according to attached photo. Regards. ... A: I usually do not give values as there are many things to consider such as holes and bends and etc. ... | |
| Thimble hallmarks | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I received a thimble with hallmarks on it according to attached photo. Regards. A: First, I want to tell you that I am a woman. Don't worry, many people think that Wynneth is a mans ... | |
| Thimbels | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: What would be the value of these Avon Thimbles dated 1982-1983. I have 6 of them. They are bust of ... A: I usually do not give values as there are variables such as condition and etc. I did look on eBay ... | |
| Thimble | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: morning, I was hoping that you maybe able to date this Thimble and would you know what it's made of, ... A: Your thimble was made in England after 1905 by Charles Horner. It was made by a process of ... | |
| thimble identification | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: Despite all my trying I have been unable to identify my thimble.It appears to be silver and is ... A: No apology necessary. This has happened more times than I can count. I will try to help you. I ... | |
| thimble identification | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: Despite all my trying I have been unable to identify my thimble.It appears to be silver and is ... A: Also, I am a woman. I know it is difficult to tell with a name like mine. I would like to ask you ... | |
| franklin porcelain, the village shop thimbles | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a collection of 25 thimbles by franklin porcelain, called the village shop,each thimble are ... A: I am not certain but I believe this collection was made in the UK. As far as value, I normally do ... | |
| crummles thimble | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a crummles gold and porcelain thimble that has what looks like sunflowers, red flowers, ... A: Your thimble is most definitely a collectors item. There are a few variables to determine the value ... | |
| thimbles | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I recently started collecting antique thimbles after my grandmother died and I got the few she had. ... A: Probably the best way is to go to the auction website eBay and do a search on thimbles. You can ... | |
| thimbles | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: We are cleaning out Grandmas house and have no idea what things are worth. We came across 8 ... A: The thimble marked KMcD is a Ketcham-McDougall thimble made between 1892-1932. It is difficult to ... | |
| thimble found with metal detector? | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I found a pewter or silver thimble while metal detecting , around the base is written in old english ... A: As I said in the other email, your thimble is silver. From around 1850 - 1890, keepsake thimbles ... | |
| thimble found with metal detector? | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I found a pewter or silver thimble while metal detecting , around the base is written in old english ... A: Your thimble is not pewter. I am pretty certain it is silver. From around 1850 - 1890, keepsake ... | |
| wedgewood thinble collection | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a complete collection of thimbles called the Kings and Queens of England, made of Wedgewood. ... A: Probably the best way to sell the set is to list it on eBay and describe exactly what you have and ... | |
| GOLD THIMBLE | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE, WHAT I BELIEVE TO BE A SIMONS GOLD THIMBLE. IT IS MARKED MARY AND 1919 SIZE 8.IT HAS WHAT ... A: You are correct. It is a Simons Bros. Co. thimble. The three pointed object is called a trefoil ... | |
| German/Gabler Thimble | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: Good Evening, I recently acquired a Size 7, 8 point "Daisy" Star on the cap thimble.(Germany?) The ... A: I received the auction you referenced. Since the picture does not show the mark on top straight on, ... | |
| German/Gabler Thimble | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: Good Evening, I recently acquired a Size 7, 8 point "Daisy" Star on the cap thimble.(Germany?) The ... A: I was wondering if you could possibly email some good pictures of your thimble? That is, of the ... | |
| gold or brass thimble | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: We have a small (fits my littlest fingertip) thimble that belonged to my mother-in-law who was born ... A: Sorry about that, yes I do mean the 20th century. Well if you want to check it out to find out ... | |
| Thimble ID | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I recently aquired this unique thimble in a bag of advertising thimbles I purchased at Goodwill. It ... A: This thimble was made in Mexico. The thimble is probably only as old as 30 years, probably less. ... | |
| Thimble Collection | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I have tried everybody that I could think of to tell me something about the collection that my wife ... A: That is hard to say. The collection probably has not appreciated but I am not sure it has ... | |
| Thimble Collection | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I have tried everybody that I could think of to tell me something about the collection that my wife ... A: You are correct. This thimble collection was made and sold through the Franklin Mint. I believe it ... | |
| Alexander Graham Bell Thimble | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: Are you aware of, or ever heard of an Alexender Graham Bell Sterling thimble. Thank you. Jan A: I looked at the thimble you were referring to. It is a modern thimble made of pewter and is very ... | |
| interesting thimble | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: I just added an interesting thimble to my collection and would like to know if you have any ... A: I do remember when this thimble came out in the Downe's catalog in, I believe, the late 70s. I ... | |
| Pewter thimble set | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a collection of 12 pewter thimbles of seafarers with their jobs/ranks marked on the back: ... A: I was wondering if you might be able to email a few pictures of some of the thimble in this ... | |
| Ketcham & McDougall | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: To celebrate my love of sewing, I recently purchased a gold thimble made by Ketcham & McDougall. ... A: Yes, your thimble is a Ketcham & McDougall. KMcD made gold thimbles from 1892 - 1932. If you would ... | |
| gold filled thimbles | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: I am considering purchasing a Simons Bros gold filled thimble with a blank cartouche. Can I engrave ... A: Looking at my own gold filled thimbles, I would say yes. When I look at the initials on mine, they ... | |
| SWEDISH THIMBLE MAKERS MARK | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a Swedish silver thimble with a makers mark of NJ. Date code is 1928 and the city mark is not ... A: This is a tough one. I have looked at the information I have and do not find an answer for you. I ... | |
| simons thimble | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a Simons Bros. thimble with the egg and dart "Priscilla" pattern but no Priscilla wording is ... A: Your thimble that does not have the patent date or the name "Priscilla" on the inside top is a later ... | |
| thimble | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I have an ARTA thimble made in Austria. I cannot find any information on ARTA thimbles. I also ... A: I do not know anything about Arta thimbles other than they are made in Austria and they are enameled ... | |
| thimbles | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: I was handed down thimbles that I know very little about. I am not a collector and I would like to ... A: These thimbles do not sound familiar to me. I was wondering if you might email a picture or two of ... | |
| Franklin Roosevelt thimble | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: My parent's have passed away and we are now trying to settle their estate. One of the thimbles that ... A: I believe this thimble was part of a set of Presidential thimbles that were available in the late ... | |
| collectible thimbles | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: I have four thimbles I believe they are pewter. they were a gift to my grandma ( a thimble ... A: I am sorry but I do not know anything about your thimbles. The manufacturer FORT has made pewter ... | |
| Could you be so kind an identify the maker of these 2 Antique gold thimbles | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: Greetings! I have two Victorian thimbles which are 14K gold and all I need is for you to identify ... A: The first thimble you described is a Simons Bros. thimble. Inside the shield is an "S" in script. ... | |
| thimbles by finsbury | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I have quite a few thimbles by finsbury that have pictures on the front and their names on the back, ... A: Finsbury is located in England and makes many different items out of china. These thimbles are not ... | |
| Nicholas Gish Thimbles | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 Nicholas Gish Thimbles and was curious as to where I may be able to find out the ... A: I usually do not give values because there are so many variables. I can help you in finding what ... | |
| identifying thimble | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I hope you don't mind me contacting you. i was wondering if you could give me a little advice on ... A: Forgive me for the lateness of my answer. There is an illness in my family. Your thimble is just ... | |
| Purchasing thimbles | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: like the old TCC? A: As far as I know, there are no thimble collecting clubs out there like there were say, 10 - 20 years ... | |
| World's gretest porcelain house/frankinmint | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: Found these in my mother in laws possession. They were purchased in 1981 Set contains 20 pieces ... A: If you want to sell the entire set in one lot, someone wanting to purchase all of them will be happy ... | |
| sterling silver thimble | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: My grandmother recently passed and I'm looking for information pertaining to one of her thimbles. ... A: Your thimble is sterling silver with a gold band. I believe from your description that the thimble ... | |
| World's gretest porcelain house/frankinmint | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: Found these in my mother in laws possession. They were purchased in 1981 Set contains 20 pieces ... A: The set was sold at the rate of one a month until you purchased the entire set of 25 at which time, ... | |
| thimble | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a brass or gold thimble with an ornate rim, engraved houses, a place for initials, a size 7 ... A: Your thimble was made by the Barker Mfg. Co. of Providence, Rhode Island prior to 1915. The ... | |
| Have a question regarding gold colored thimble | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: I have come across a gold colored thimble that has scalloped edged bottom and a star imprinted ... A: The thimble you have is a Waite, Thresher Co., Providence, Rhode Island 1886-1927 thimble. I have ... | |
| Thimble Identification | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I have two thimbles, one gold, one sterling, both with my maternal grandmother's initials on them. ... A: The gold thimble is actually gold filled made by Simons. The shield on the inside top has an S in ... | |
| thimble | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a thimble that I am wondering whether it could possibly be a russian enamel thimble. I have ... A: Unfortunately, only one picture came through. Could you please email me direct at ... | |
| silver thimble with P in the apex | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: Could you tell me something about DC Percival and Co. I have a thimble with the mark in the apex and ... A: D.C. Percival & Co., a Boston jeweler, circa 1892, sold thimbles of gold and silver with an old ... | |
| Franklin Mint - Thimbles of the World's Greatest Porcelain Houses | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: I wondered if you could tell me an approximate value for a full set of the above thimbles, that ... A: Your thimbles originally sold for $9.95 each and the display was free when you purchased all the ... | |
| Nicholas Gish Thimble - Tampered With? | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a Nicholas Gish Thimble (looks like bears on a merry-go-round. My understanding is that ... A: As I recall, Gish always put their name somewhere on the thimble so you could see it was a Gish. ... | |
| History of Waite Thresher | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: Could you please tell me about the history of this manufacturer? I have tried to "google" and found ... A: The history I know of only covers thimbles. American silversmith firm in Providence, Rhode island ... | |
| Simmons Thimble | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a beautiful scenic Simmons thimble that looks like gold but has no 14K mark or letter A or ... A: I would say you are probably correct that the thimble is gold filled. They made some thimbles that ... | |
| Marks on Gold Thimble | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: I have recently purchased a gold colored thimble with very nice engraved decoration and 3 initials ... A: It sounds like a Stern Bros. thimble but could you please email me direct with a picture of the ... | |
| thimbles | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: Greetings, I have inherited alot of thimbles, over 60..some have logo'slike the old Campbells logo, ... A: I feel the best way to determine what your thimbles are worth is to go to eBay website and check out ... | |
| Francesca thimbles | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: I have the set of Henry VIII and his 6 wives - all mint boxed. Have you an idea what the current ... A: I do not have any idea what this set of thimbles will sell for. As always, it depends on supply and ... | |
| Thimble | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: Could you tell me what type of thimble this is, and maybe who made it. A: I believe this thimble is made of polymer with a brass top. I believe these thimbles started ... | |
| Waite, Thresher Co gold thimble | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: I have just bought a Waite, Thresher Co gold thimble. It is marked with a star with the thimble ... A: I am not certain your thimble is gold filled or karat gold. Looking through my thimbles, I have ... | |
| thimble | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a thimble that has the following markings (CH) OR (CM) (8) DOPCAS The thimble looks silver ... A: I would say yes it is worth something but I cannot determine that as there are several factors to ... | |
| thimble | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a thimble that has the following markings (CH) OR (CM) (8) DOPCAS The thimble looks silver ... A: Your thimble is a Dorcas thimble made in England by Charles Horner. In the early 1880s, Charles ... | |
| Acquired my mother's thimbles | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: I have recently acquired my mother's thimble collection. As my mother got older, she found enjoyment ... A: I would not sell the thimbles in a garage sale. I don't believe you would receive a fair value for ... | |
| Old Sterling Silver Thimble | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a Sterling silver thimble with an anchor and chain design almost all the way around the ... A: Your information is correct. Your thimble was made by Waite, Thresher Co., Providence, Rhode Island. ... | |
| storage/display | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: I have been reading over past questions and answers of yours and have been learning a lot from you ... A: Storing or displaying thimbles is what ever makes you happy. If you look on eBay, you will find ... | |
| gold thimble mark | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a gold colored thimble,floral band, room for engraving,marked size 10. Inside the dome is a ... A: The thimble you have was made by Untermeyer Robbins of New York, NY between 1909 - 1915. UR marked ... | |
| Thomas & Rowland Hastings | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: I have read today that Henry Foskett,thimble maker,started with Thomas Hastings in Great Sutton ... A: I have been looking through my books and have only found one reference to your relative Thomas ... | |
| Question about a thimble | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: Wynneth, i found a thimble while metal detecting in a old seaport founded in the early 1800's. the ... A: Most brass thimbles were never marked exept for the country where they were made such as England or ... | |
| Valuing a gold filled thimble | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: Could you give me an idea of the value of a gold filled size 10 Stern Bros./Goldsmith thimble. It ... A: It is difficult to give you an idea of value of a thimble as condition such as dents or holes does ... | |
| Valuing silver and pewter thimbles | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: I have inherited a number of silver and pewter thimbles and am struggling to find the same thimbles ... A: The pewter thimbles may be found on eBay. There are several categories under thimbles on eBay where ... | |
| 14k gold thimble | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: I have what I think is a rose gold thimble in a sterling silver cage/cylinder holder. The thimble ... A: You have described the Simons Hallmark/logo perfectly. I would say yes the thimble is a Simons ... | |
| Porcelain hand painted German thimble | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: I can't find anything out about this thimble I have. Its white porcelain, with what i assume are ... A: There is a porcelain factory by the same name in the town of Altenkunstadt in Bavaria, South ... | |
| Collectibles—General (Modern) | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: I just acquired a lot of thimbles. Two of them are sets of 12. The first features brightly painted ... A: The clowns are pewter and called "The Cavalcade of Clowns". They are handpainted. Made by the ... | |
| thimble markings | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: Wynneth- I have an old thimble (I think my grandmother's) with an inscription "sterling" inside, and ... A: The thimble was made by Waite, Thresher Co. of Providence, Rhode Island 1907-1927. The mark inside ... | |
| gold thimble | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: Just wondered if you could tell me anything about a small gold thimble i inherited from a great ... A: Your thimble sounds very beautiful. Your thimble was made in England. The initials J.W.E. are the ... | |
| Information on gold thimble | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a beautiful old gold thimble and I want to know more about it. It has an anchor and a 7 ... A: The mark is one that was used by Stern Bros/Goldsmith Stern Co. of New York City, possibly ... | |
| thimble jewelry | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering- did I ruin a collectible thimble when I turned it into this necklace? See it here: ... A: I would say NO. However, I love thimble jewelry and it looks like something I would wear. In fact, ... | |
| Francesca Thimble | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: I wonder if you could give me some information on a thimble I have. I know its by a company called ... A: I am not very familar with Francesca China. I do know it is considered Art China which means that ... | |
| thimble id's | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: i have a set of thimbles from my aunt they are in their original boxes as mailed each separately, ... A: Unfortunately, I know nothing about these thimbles. The only thing I was able to find out is that ... | |
| Completing collections | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a Franklin Porcelain collection called the Village Shop this collection contains 25 thimbles ... A: I would like to suggest you go to this website and find out all the answers. It is ... | |
| Halmarking | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a thimble and want to know the age of it. I understand the H G & S, lion and anchor marking ... A: Would it be possible for you to email me direct with a picture of the hallmark? I have a book with ... | |
| sterling thimble | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: I have 3 vintage sterling thimbles that are marked on the inside top Mc & KD. I have not been able ... A: The thimbles were made by Ketcham & McDougall of New York. KMcD was in business from 1832 - 1932. ... | |
| Thimble | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: It is in a small leather case and has a hallmark on it. I have tried to search to find out where or ... A: I was wondering if you could email me direct with a couple of pictures. I would like to see the ... | |
| thimble in a nut shell | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: I came across a walnut sized and shaped, hinged locket(?) with a thimble, thread and pins inside. ... A: These little sewing kits are cute and collectable. The walnut shaped container is sometimes ... | |
| Idenifying a thimble mark | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: Wynneth, First I would like to say thank you for your expertise in this field. I have a thimble with ... A: I was wondering if you might be able to email me direct with a picture of the mark? I am ... | |
| Commemorative thimble | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a thimble that commemorates the marriage of H.R.H. Prince of Whales To Lady Diana Spencer. ... A: There are many Royal Commemoratives on eBay. I have seen the thimble you have and there were many ... | |
| Thimble Collection | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: My wife is interested in selling her mother's thimble collection, and we have no idea where to ... A: A good place to start is eBay. If you do a search on eBay, there are several different categories ... | |
| Hallmark on sterling vintage thimble | 11/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a thimble whose hallmark has me baffled. Hallmark looks like a snake body(head low, tail ... A: This mark has baffled a lot of us thimble collectors for many years. I even wrote an article about ... | |
| country thimbles | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: I am collecting thimbles from all the countries and states I have been to - every gift shop/souvenir ... A: I do not know of any company that makes the souvenir thimbles you would like to purchase. However, ... | |
| thimble | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: I have a steel clad thimble with J.W.Lt stamped on it. Do you have any idea what this stamp means? ... A: Yes the stamp is the mark of James Walker of London, England. He made thimbles between 1923 - 1929. ... | |
| Simons Sterling Thimble | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: I do not collect thimbles; however, am trying to reasonably date a Simons sterling thimble (Pat. May ... A: You are exactly right. When a thimble was patented, the patent date was on those thimbles, I ... | |
| Identifying gold-filled thimble | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: I have acquired a 19th century thimble that has been verified as gold-filled by two jewelers. There ... A: I was wondering if you could email me direct, a picture of your thimble and the mark you are ... | |
| magnifying glass | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: Wynneth, Sometime ago and not since, I saw a dealer use a magnifying glass,shaped like a thick ... A: I do know what you are talking about however, I would like to tell you about something I have found ... | |
| Thimbles | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: Please advise me on a book I can purchase about most or all thimbles, that will give descriptions ... A: You did not mention what types of thimbles you have been collecting. If you are in the US and have ... | |
| Simons Landscape Gray Thimble | 8/26/2007 |
| Q: I recently accquired a Landscape Thimble. I have looked on line to find out something about it and ... A: On April 1, 1890, the Simons thimble designer, Henry A. Weihman, received a patent for a scene of ... | |
| Timble question for Wynneth | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: I have been looking at your answers for golden timbles and compare them with mine. My timble is ... A: The symbol in the top of your thimbles along with the Simons mark is called a trefoil. It means ... | |
| Identifying USA Silver Thimble Dates | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: Having only just found the "All Experts" site and living in Australia, I have found your expertise ... A: Unfortunately, there is no way to date a USA silver thimble. We know which makers made thimbles ... | |
| USA Silver Thimbles | 8/19/2007 |
| Q: I Have in my Collection a number of USA Silver Thimbles from various makers. I am interested to know ... A: Unfortunately, there is no way to date a USA silver thimble. We know which makers made thimbles ... | |
| collectibles-finding out manufacturer | 8/11/2007 |
| Q: I know you specialize in thimbles, but thought I would pose a question about something else any how. ... A: While I am no expert in dishes I can tell you I have had the same problem as you. My mother passed ... | |
| Ebay Thimble Showing The Last Supper! | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: Wynneth Mullins: I have a thimble that I am offering on Ebay with a painting/picture of Jesus and ... A: I looked at your auction and I use to have a thimble like this one but I cannot remember who the ... | |
| Thimble Mystery | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: Mullins~How kind of you to share your knowledge and to take your time helping others. Bravo! I have ... A: Actually I am a woman. It is difficult to know because of my unusual name. Yes I learned the word ... | |
| Who made this Sterling Silver Thimble | 6/20/2007 |
| Q: My neighbor has a sterling silver thimble with a fancy design around lower half of outside. I asked ... A: The thimble you have is a Stern Bros. Co. thimble. It was made between 1908 - 1912. After that, ... | |
| Simons Brothers Thimble | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: My grandmothers thimble - very plain....By that, I mean no design (smooth) on the bottom except for ... A: Actually they do have a name for that type of band or border on a thimble. It is called a Quaker ... | |
| Simons Brothers Thimble | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: My grandmothers thimble - very plain....By that, I mean no design (smooth) on the bottom except for ... A: You are correct on every point you mentioned. The "A" indicates full karat weight which means that ... | |
| Sterling Antique Thimble | 6/12/2007 |
| Q: I have a fluted Simon Bros sterling thimble dated May 28 59. Can you tell me how long the company ... A: Simons Bros. company started making thimbles in 1839 however I am pretty certain that the date on ... | |
| henderson thimble | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: my son found a thimble in our back yard while excavating some the area back there. he came across a ... A: I can only guess about the age but I don't believe women have worn corsets for about 100 years altho ... | |
| Thimble sizing | 6/10/2007 |
| Q: I know nothing about thimbles except that I love to sew with the one I have and would like another ... A: The thimble you have was made in England by Charles Horner and the pattern of the thimble is called ... | |
| thimble belonging to my Grandmother | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: I have a thimble that belonged to my deceased Grandmother. It has an attached needle holder on it. ... A: I am sorry about the delay. I just happened to check in and see you had asked this question. I do ... | |
| Thimble | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: I would also like to know the approximate age and value of the thimble. A: The thimble is 110 years old as it was struck in 1897. I have no way of knowing the value of the ... | |
| Silver thimble | 5/11/2007 |
| Q: I have a silver thimble that was my grandmothers and would like to know more about it. It has a ... A: The thimble you have was made to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee for being in reign for ... | |
| J.A. Henckels thimble | 5/10/2007 |
| Q: I just purchased a beautiful SS, white stone top, enameled roses border, J.A. Henckels thimble. It ... A: I do apologize for taking so long in answering your question. I have been going through all my ... | |
| Thimble | 4/27/2007 |
| Q: I have a thimble that looks like gold however I am unable to find a kt mark. It has waffling for ... A: Your thimble was made by Goldsmith Stern between 1890 - 1933. The two anchors is the mark for ... | |
| American gold thimble | 4/25/2007 |
| Q: I have recently begun collecting thimbles, and a friend has given me her mother's gold thimble. She ... A: I am pretty sure you are correct but could you email me direct and send along a picture of the ... | |
| gold thimble simmons bros? | 4/23/2007 |
| Q: I purchased an engraved leaf design gold thimble from an elderly woman who said it was 14k gold. It ... A: The Simons mark is an old English S inside a shield. The A means that the thimble is full karat ... | |
| Thimble Silver Jubilee 1887 | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a thimble which if you put of to the light you can see a magnified picture of the Royal ... A: I am not certain which Jubilee you are referring to. Victoria's accession to the throne happened ... | |
| Plz help me identify this thimble | 3/16/2007 |
| Q: I purchased a gold wash sterling thimble with a very large cartouche on the front engraved with ... A: I was wondering if you might email me direct with a couple of pictures of the thimble and the inside ... | |
| thimbal | 2/28/2007 |
| Q: I found a simons thimbal at a very old house place metaldetecting one day.It is made of silver and ... A: I think the woman you love is a very lucky woman. The thimble was indeed made by Simons Bros. Co. ... | |
| Thimble IDs | 2/11/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me anything about 2 thimbles that I have that have no markings on ... A: The one that is silver with the turquoise, I believe is German and it is sterling silver. I would ... | |
| Collectible thimble and their value | 1/26/2007 |
| Q: My grandmother was a thimble collector and recently passed away. She has over 1600 thimbles and my ... A: I think the best place to START is on eBay. If you do a search on Birchcroft thimble, you will come ... | |
| thimble mark | 1/24/2007 |
| Q: i have acquires several thimbles and have identified most, but one has alluded me!! it is silver and ... A: I was wondering if you could possibly email me a picture of the thimble along with a shot of the ... | |
| Russian silver filigree | 1/22/2007 |
| Q: There are thimbles listed for sale on ebay which are advertised as being Russian silver plated. Are ... A: No I did not know those were silver plated. I have one similar to those but not with the enameling. ... | |
| Russian silver filigree | 1/21/2007 |
| Q: I am a novice - bought my first today. I've seen some interesting Russian thimbles on ebay - some ... A: The silver filigree are made of sterling silver. Most Russian silver thimbles are marked. Fineness: ... | |
| Thimble collecting | 12/21/2006 |
| Q: Where can I get a price list for thimbles. I have just started collecting them and need to know what ... A: I am not a big believer in price guides as they are really out of date the day they are printed. ... | |
| Simon Bros Priscilla | 12/1/2006 |
| Q: Can you tell me what the word Priscilla refers to on a Simon Bros. thimble? It is inside and below ... A: Priscilla is just a design name for the pattern of that thimble. Simons started making the Priscilla ... | |
| Simons Gold Thimble | 11/22/2006 |
| Q: I have a 14k gold thimble from Simons. It has the "S" inside of a shield and an "A" on top of the ... A: Simons Bros. Co. has been in business since 1839. Some of their thimbles have patent dates on them ... | |
| unknown gold thimble | 10/12/2006 |
| Q: I have a gold thimble with no marks. it acid tests for at least 14K. it has a wire filigree design ( ... A: I would appreciate it if you could email me direct with pictures of the thimble. If you would ... | |
| Thimble - Gold or Brass? Manufacturer? | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: I have a metal thimble that belonged to my mother-in-law's great aunt. I looked at all the brass ... A: I was wondering if you would mind emailing me a couple of pictures direct to me? Please be sure to ... | |
| Gold Thimble | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: I would like as much information that you would provide. My thimble measures 7/8" in length; 5/8" ... A: Your thimble was made by Stern Bros. 1890-1908, before they merged with Goldsmith and became ... | |
| Simons Bro. Gold Thimble | 9/21/2006 |
| Q: NOt to sound stupid, but what is a trefoil. Beneath the shield is the letter A or what appears to ... A: That is great!!! The A means it is 14K gold. If you still want to know what a trefoil is, just ... | |
| Simons Bro. Gold Thimble | 9/21/2006 |
| Q: I have a very old Simon Bor. Thimble that I'm not sure if it is gold or gold filled. It has grape ... A: If you look at the inside top of the thimble, you will see the Simons' mark. Just above the mark, ... | |
| H.Muhr gold thimble 14K | 9/17/2006 |
| Q: Thre is a thimbe listed a an H. Muhr 14K with a shield inside and a letter A underneath. Can not ... A: The thimble you are refering to is listed on eBay right now. I have seen it. I do not believe the ... | |
| all about thimbles | 9/13/2006 |
| Q: I would like to know more about thimbles and the collection of them. Also, just what are the assay ... A: One of the best places to learn about thimbles as far as what the values of thimbles would be to ... | |
| silver maker's mark | 9/1/2006 |
| Q: This question isn't about a thimble but since you are familiar with silver and other metals I'm ... A: I am sorry I do not know who the mark belongs to but I know of a website that might be able to help ... | |
| franklin mint thimbles | 8/29/2006 |
| Q: i recently inherited 188 thimbles, the bulk of which are franklin mint collections. all sets are ... A: The Thimble Collectors Club thimbles did not come from the Franklin Mint. They came from The ... | |
| Dorcas thimble | 8/11/2006 |
| Q: "I know nothing about thimbles and am selling one on the web and would like to know roughly about ... A: I do not give appraisals as I would have to hold the item in my hand to do so. There are a lot of ... | |
| silver thimble | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: I have found thimble and I was wondering if you could help Identify it, I will send a picture if ... A: The thimble was made in England by Henry Foskett. The RD number is for those designs which had been ... | |
| Webster thimble | 7/16/2006 |
| Q: My grandmother gave me a thimble many years ago. I was curious about it and started trying to ... A: You are exactly right. The thimble was made by the Webster Company of North Attleboro, Mass. The ... | |
| GOLD THIMBLE | 6/30/2006 |
| Q: I HAVE A FANCY GOLD THIMBLE. THE MARK ON IT IS AN 8 WITH A CROSS OVER A SIMPLE CROWN WITH AN M ... A: Your thimble sounds wonderful. It was made by H. Muhr & Sons of Philadelphia. You thimble is gold ... | |
| Vintage thimbles of my moms | 6/19/2006 |
| Q: My favorite thimble I'd like info on is a petite 14k gold thimble marked "Gertie" and a 5. It is ... A: Please forgive me for taking so long to answer your questions. There was a death in my family. The ... | |
| Non -marked thimbles | 5/8/2006 |
| Q: I have recently dug out a number of thimbles that I collected about 10 years ago. Many of them have ... A: Please forgive me for taking so long to answer. We have just moved and just gotten a new email ... | |
| I wish to show you thimbles. | 4/27/2006 |
| Q: I wish to show you thimbles handstitched which I make itself of a unusual material-polymeric plastic ... A: I did check out all your thimbles on your photo website. I do not collect these type of thimbles so ... | |
| Thimble Collection | 4/21/2006 |
| Q: I have a thimble collection that my grandmother started. I am wanting to take it somewhere and see ... A: To the best of my knowledge there are no appraisers that specialize in thimbles. I do not do ... | |
| Thimble Makers | 4/17/2006 |
| Q: I am trying to identify a few thimbles. One appears to be a gold thimble but do not find that mark ... A: The one with the star on the inside top is probably a Waite-Thresher and may be gold filled instead ... | |
| Thimble mark | 2/25/2006 |
| Q: Wynneth, I hope you are able to help me. I have a thimble, I am unable to clearly read the writing ... A: The number 7 stands for the size of the thimble and the crown is indeed the maker's mark. The crown ... | |
| THIMBLE | 2/21/2006 |
| Q: I HAVE A THIMBLE WHICH HAS FORBES QUALITY COFFEE WRITTEN AROUND THE BOTTOM OF IT. COULD YOU TELL ME ... A: This thimble is an advertising thimble. I do not know the value of it but advertising thimbles sell ... | |
| ID of gold thimble | 2/14/2006 |
| Q: I have a 10-sided gold thimble that weighs 4.7 grams. It has a 5-point star in the apex and the ... A: The 5-point star means the thimble was made by Waite-Thresher and the initials of HXN are, I am ... | |
| Thimble Identification | 1/31/2006 |
| Q: Wynneth, Hello and thank you in advance for any help that you can offer. I recently cleaned my ... A: I am sorry to take so long in answering your message. We are in the middle of a move. The first ... | |
| Thimble Identification | 1/31/2006 |
| Q: Wynneth, Hello and thank you in advance for any help that you can offer. I recently cleaned my ... A: I am sorry to take so long in answering your message. We are in the middle of a move. The first ... | |
| Information on inherited thimble | 1/2/2006 |
| Q: I was hoping you could tell me more information than what I've been able to gather looking at it. ... A: Bea, I have been without a computer since before Christmas and have only today got it back up and ... | |
| Making of Thimbles | 12/12/2005 |
| Q: I am a writer (fantasy romance) and am considering having one of my HeartGifts in my next book be a ... A: Forgive me for taking so long to answer your question. I have been without a computer since early ... | |
| Lotthammer Eber Thimble | 11/17/2005 |
| Q: I am from the Lotthammer family and would be interested in learning more about the Lotthammer Eber ... A: There are many thimble books written about thimbles and a few have a littl information about the ... | |
| dickens thimbles by francesca | 10/17/2005 |
| Q: do you have any information on these thimbles...I can't find anything even on the (supposed) ... A: The thimbles you have are very collectable and are made by a fine company in England. If you go ... | |
| Great Castles Thimble Collection | 10/11/2005 |
| Q: I have a beautiful collection called "The Great Castles Thimble Collection" by Lenox. All 24 ... A: I have seen the collection you are referring to however I really do not know what the value of the ... | |
| gold thimble identification | 9/29/2005 |
| Q: I bought a gold thimble at a craft/flea market. It has a slight 1/16th inch plain band around the ... A: Actually, I can tell you nothing about the thimble. I need more information. Does your thimble ... | |
| thimbles | 9/29/2005 |
| Q: I have a vintage sterling silver thimble size 8 with a star in the inside of the thimble. Can you ... A: Your thimble was made by Waite, Thresher Co. of Providence, Rhode Island sometime between 1886 - ... | |
| Reading thimbles | 9/2/2005 |
| Q: A neighbor of mine asked me to do some research on some of her thimbles and I came across this site. ... A: I will attempt to help you identifying these thimbles. 1) Just not sure. 2) Base metal thimble ... | |
| thimble | 8/13/2005 |
| Q: My mother has asked me to sell a thimble for her. It is a Swanns 40th Accession thimble crafted by ... A: The thimble sounds wonderful. With the thimble being a limited edition, I am certain the thimble ... | |
| Thimble Symbol | 7/9/2005 |
| Q: I have an attractive gold colored thimble with a floral edge. Inside is a symbol a bell or shield ... A: The symbol is the mark of Simons Bros. Co. of PA. The mark is a shield with an S in script inside. ... | |
| thimble identification marks | 6/30/2005 |
| Q: I have a thimble that says Sterling on the outside bottom band and inside up at the top there's a ... A: The thimble that is marked with the stylized S inside was made by Simons Bros. Co. Simons started ... | |
| old Tiffany gold thimble | 6/17/2005 |
| Q: I found a small sterling thimble by Stern Bros. (Large squared G with s and c inside and an anchor). ... A: Yes the 8 does mean the size of the thimble. Never use Tarn-X on thimbles as it seems to take a ... | |
| Thimble marks | 5/24/2005 |
| Q: I have never seen this mark used in gold jewelry and I am curious - Is this mark only used on ... A: I was happy to help. Since I am only into thimbles, I do not know if the 0 mark was ever used on ... | |
| Gold Thimble | 5/4/2005 |
| Q: I have a gold thimble with a mark I can't identify, I hope you can help! The mark inside looks like ... A: I believe what you have there is actually a gold filled thimble. If you turn the thimble the other ... | |
| Thimble Marks | 4/10/2005 |
| Q: I have a silver thimble with a butterfly that appears to be enameled in yellow and black, where ... A: If this thimble is made of thin pressed silver, in other words, you can see what is impressed on the ... | |
| Norwegian Thimble | 3/6/2005 |
| Q: I believe I just typed follow up question on rating sheet. Sorry. I am bidding on the moonstone ... A: Any of the Norwegian thimbles are very nice and very collectible. As a long time collector, I would ... | |
| Norwegian Thimble | 3/6/2005 |
| Q: I hope I haven't asked you this before in the last day or two..... I am interested in finding a ... A: I assume you may be talking about Elaine G.? I know her but not personally, we have never met. ... | |
| Thimble mark | 2/18/2005 |
| Q: I found an old thimble in a box of stuff someone was throwing out. I have a friend who collects ... A: The star mark inside the thimble is the mark of Waite, Thresher. You can tell the correct size of ... | |
| Gold Thimble | 2/7/2005 |
| Q: Recently, My Step-Grandmother and my step-Father died, leaving us precious but few treasures, We ... A: There was a problem with my computer so I only just received your message. I am terribly sorry ... | |
| received a box full of thimbles | 2/6/2005 |
| Q: I was hoping you could help me. I received a box full of thimbles. There are lots of them, ... A: Have you ever heard of eBay? All you need to do is a search on eBay. After you find eBay, there ... | |
| Thimble - Marker's Mark | 2/4/2005 |
| Q: I have a thimble which I was told is 14k gold but I find no indication of that anywhere on the ... A: The mark does not sound familiar to me at all. Is there any way you could email a picture of the ... | |
| pricing | 1/16/2005 |
| Q: I have recently came accross a small collection of thimbles and am wondering about their worth. How ... A: The quickest and best way to find out the value of your thimbles is to go on eBay. There is a ... | |
| unknown thimble group? | 11/3/2004 |
| Q: I recently purchased my first group of collectible thimbles. I have found a Mason ironstone, a Simon ... A: I am not sure what your question is. If you are asking me if the white thimbles are Wedgwood, I ... | |
| Thimble Collection | 10/30/2004 |
| Q: In 1977 I purchased a limited edition collection of thimbles called "The First Ladies of the United ... A: The collection you are referring to is bought and sold sometimes on eBay. The best place to check ... | |
| gold thimbles | 10/24/2004 |
| Q: I have 6 gold thimbles. 5 have designs on them and 1 is plain. 2 have slight cracks.Will you give me ... A: I am sorry I do not do appraisals but you might want to check out the eBay website as they have a ... | |
| Porcelain Thimble | 10/22/2004 |
| Q: I have acquired what appears to be an old porcelain thimble. It has a picture of a two hummingbirds ... A: Without seeing the thimble, it is difficult for me to help you. Could you email a picture to me? ... | |
| COMMERATIVE THIMBLE - PRINCE CHARLES AND PRINCESS DIANA | 9/28/2004 |
| Q: I HAVE A THIMBLE COMMERATING PRINCE CHARLES AND PRINCESS DIANA'S WEDDING , WHICH I PURCHASED THE ... A: Both your thimbles are collectible however there was an abundance of these thimbles made and can be ... | |
| Identifying thimble mark | 9/28/2004 |
| Q: I have an old sterling silver thimble that is marked only on the inside top. I can see a small 5 pt ... A: The mark on the inside top of your thimble is the mark of Waite, Thresher Co. of Providence, Rhode ... | |
| response to question on 6/24/03 | 8/11/2004 |
| Q: I just read the email sent by Denise back on 6/24/03 regarding the Thimbles of the World's Greatest ... A: Unfortunately, when I receive questions, they come through the AllExperts website. I never see a ... | |
| four leaf clover mark | 7/20/2004 |
| Q: My friend gave me a thimble case in which the thimble screws onto a case and inside it has a thread ... A: This sewing kit came out in the early to mid 1900's. It is made of brass and was probably made in ... | |
| Book and Size | 7/6/2004 |
| Q: Uh oh...another long-winded question from Lisa Boyer! Ha! First of all, thanks for the email below ... A: I don't know what happened but I sent an answer and then I sent another email with the questions you ... | |
| I HAVE A THIMBLE THAT WAS... | 7/1/2004 |
| Q: I HAVE A THIMBLE THAT WAS MY HUSBANDS GRANDMOTHER'S. IT HAS ENGLAND 12 STAMPED ON THE BOTTOM RIM. ... A: Thimbles from England that are precious metal are usually marked with 4 different marks. Your ... | |
| I found an old thimble, now what? | 6/30/2004 |
| Q: I'm not sure what to do. It looks like it is made out of silver and is quite pretty (but ... A: Yes I would clean it as it will not decrease the value of the thimble. The thimble is, I believe, a ... | |
| identify maker of silver thimble? | 5/31/2004 |
| Q: I have a old thimble that I am trying to identify, Inside reads sterling silver, a bell with an S ... A: The thimble you describe is a Simons Bros. Co. thimble, their mark is an S in script inside a ... | |
| Ketcham & McDougall thimble | 5/10/2004 |
| Q: I have found a very ornate sterling silver thimble in an area of our property that has been ... A: First I would like to ask you if your last name is Dallas or is that where you are from? I live ... | |
| APPRASIAL | 4/30/2004 |
| Q: I LIVE IN BROOKLYN, N.Y. MY MOM RECENTLY PASSED AWAY AND I WOULD LIKE TO SELL HER COLLECTION. IS ... A: There is a person in NY that I would like for you to contact and she will be able to help you. Her ... | |
| porcelain thimbles | 4/14/2004 |
| Q: I have a collection of thimbles from Franklin Mint I think. I purchased them so long ago that I ... A: What you have is called, "The Country Store" collection which sold through the Franklin Mint along ... | |
| thimble auctions | 4/11/2004 |
| Q: I have been thinking of attending the TCI convention this August in Boston. In years past there ... A: Usually the site chairman or members of TCI find out about what is going on in the area around the ... | |
| Franklin Mint thimbles | 3/31/2004 |
| Q: I just aquired a set of Franklin mint sterling silver thimbles. They are a full set of the thirteen ... A: I do not usually do appraisals on items I cannot hold in my hand and inspect. I can however tell ... | |
| lladro thimble LNo 7500 | 3/10/2004 |
| Q: this thimble was made for franklin mint in 1983I have been offered one for sale could you give me ... A: I am familiar with the Lladro thimble made by the Franklin Mint. I do not normally do values of ... | |
| thimble: gold? silver? | 3/9/2004 |
| Q: I have a very old gold-colored thimble. The marks on the band are: a circle with a 14 in it, a crown ... A: The thimble you have is a thimble made between 1885 - 1897 by H. Muhr & Sons. The thimble is 14kt ... | |
| Makers Mark | 2/22/2004 |
| Q: I have a thimble that I believe is gold plate over copper. On the inside, at the very end, there is ... A: And it is a doozy. I have for years tried to find this maker's mark in books and on line. I have ... | |
| Starting a collection | 1/24/2004 |
| Q: I am a quilter and am interested in all of the lovely collectable thimbles that are EVERYWHERE. I ... A: Collecting thimbles is a great hobby to have. I have been collecting for over 25 years and have ... | |
| Thimble collecting book | 11/4/2003 |
| Q: I am fairly new to thimble collecting and I have been trying to find a book that would be a help to ... A: I must apologize for taking so long to answer. I have been out of town helping my father recuperate ... | |
| Help Identifying Thimbles | 8/22/2003 |
| Q: I recently bought a box of misc. items at an auction which included a group of thimbles. I have been ... A: I am not sure but I believe these 2 thimbles came from a set (6) of little porcelain thimbles that ... | |
| metal collectable state thimbles | 8/2/2003 |
| Q: I'm sorry to bother you. I've been looking everywhere for a thimble set as a gift for my mother. I ... A: I do not know the manufacturer but I have only recently seen several sets of these thimbles with the ... | |
| Franklin Mint Porcelain Thimbles | 6/24/2003 |
| Q: I recently came across a collection I started in 1980, the Franklin Mint thimbles from the greatest ... A: Are you familiar with eBay? If not, just search the word eBay. There is a special section on eBay ... | |
| Guilloche Norway Thimble | 4/16/2003 |
| Q: First of all thank you for sharing your time and expertise. Thank you. I just purchased a lovely ... A: You are very welcome. I do want to apologize for taking so long to answer. We are doing some home ... | |
| IDENTIFYING a THIMBLE | 1/1/2003 |
| Q: I have a thimble which I believe is made of nickle. The manufacturer's mark comprises a keystone ... A: Forgive me for not answering sooner. I have been ill. The thimble is indeed a Simons Bros. ... | |
| Marking on Thimble of gold-colored metal | 9/28/2002 |
| Q: I have a thimble of gold-colored metal with the marking of a "9" above a simple crown (with a cross ... A: Your thimble was made by H. Muhr's Sons in 1887 or later. The M inside the crown means that it is ... | |
| value of a thimble | 9/23/2002 |
| Q: I have a silver jubilee thimble of king george and queen mary dated 6th may 1935. I wondered if it ... A: Yes I am sure it does have value. However, there are a lot of variables to consider. The condition ... | |
| Crummles Royal Wedding 1981 Enamel Thimble | 9/10/2002 |
| Q: I collected a few thimbles as a child and am wondering where on the net I can sell them. In ... A: The very best place to sell your thimbles is on eBay. It is very easy to find. Just type in eBay ... | |
| Sterling Thimble | 8/13/2002 |
| Q: I saw an antique sterling silver thimble at a flea market the other day and was wondering if you ... A: But you did answer it correctly. It is indeed as described in the auction. The red glass is ... | |
| Thimble mark | 4/10/2002 |
| Q: I have a thimble I've put up on ebay, and a bidder is asking me about a mark on it. It is on a 14K ... A: Actually, that is not a 65 but the bottom part of the mark. That is all one mark in the shape of an ... | |
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I am a digitabulist - a thimble collector. I have been collecting thimbles since 1976 and have my own newsletter called Thimble Guild. I started a local thimble collectors group, Thimbles Are Us, in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area in 1985. I was Second Vice-President of Thimble Collectors International from 1988 - 1992. I have been a guest speaker on thimbles at local collectors groups, womens groups and churches. I am knowledgable about sterling and gold thimbles made in the US as well as England, Germany, France, Russia, Norway and a few other countries. I am familiar with manufacturer`s marks and codes, assay marks and date marks and other unique marks meaningful to any thimble collector. I am knowledgeable of porcelain, china, brass, pewter, bronze, aluminum, plastic, silver plated, coin and base metal thimble marks. Some questions I might be asked...what makes a thimble valuable (scarce maker, desirable pattern, commemorative, etc.)...where can I find more information on thimbles... are there collectors groups out there...is there a newsletter for collectors...what books are available on the subject? I am very happy to share my knowledge with anyone but will not make appraisals. To do that, you must be able to look at the thimble in person. I have a friend that has a saying, A knowledgable collector is a wise collector. She is a wise collector. In 1992, at the TCI Convention in San Diego, CA, I was given the highest honor in the thimble collecting community. It is called the Myrtle Lundquist Award. It reads, Lundquist Award - Compassion - Caring - Sharing - Awarded to Wynneth Mullins 1992. This award gives me a lot to live up to!
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