Lot 500 , A small 9ct gold thimble, four other thimbles including Georgian.

A small 9ct gold thimble, four other thimbles including Georgian.
Estimate £40-60

The china thimble has a few minor pit spots. The unmarked white metal thimble has a large dent to the top and a few other tiny nicks. The smaller unmarked thimble appears to have been once gilded and has now almost completely worn away. The decoration on the base metal thimble is quite worn. The small gold thimble has some slight wear, but in generally good order. Stamped "9C" and "AW".


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Sold for £50