SOLD……An early 19th century silver filigree thimble.

SOLD……An early 19th century silver filigree thimble.An elegant silver filigree thimble dating to around 1815 and probably made by one of the Birmingham silversmiths. It belongs to a group of small filigree toys made around this date needle cases, tape measures, caddy spoons, chamber sticks etc. It is in excellent condition no needle holes in the top or repairs. 2. 5 cm tall approx. 1 inch. Stock no. KP19

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The frames are gilt metal with claw set pastes and the prints depict fashionable ladies

They are small in size so today would be called coffee spoons

Inside it is lined with maroon paper and fitted with a purple ribbon which helps to remove the pack of cards

The little box is 2

on the lid and on the base section

The print was published in 1828 by Jones & Co which was copied from an original drawing by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd who recorded 19th century London and was well known for his architectural paintings

The second buckle is a small oval also with black spot Georgian pastes and an anchor chape

a pair of scissors and a bodkin

The first part of the word is missing but it should read 'trustworthy' which would date it to c1890

5cm long with the clamp set halfway

5 cm and slightly convex but perfect for making into a brooch