An unidentified thimble

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An unidentified thimble

Postby Granmaa » Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:59 am

I have here a thimble which has written on it "18 sterling silver". I'd like to know the date and maker if possible.
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Postby carling » Wed Apr 26, 2006 11:56 am

Made by Henry Griffith & Sons of Leamington Spa in the 1930s. This thimble was available in 3 styles: "plain holed" (dimple top), "half chased" (dimple over daisy border) and "full chased" (all over daisy pattern).

Woolies sold them for a tanner (6d) a piece.

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Postby Granmaa » Wed Apr 26, 2006 12:08 pm

Thanks very much again carling.
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Postby carling » Wed Apr 26, 2006 12:11 pm

My pleasure, Miles.

This is a page from a 1930s Henry Griffith & Sons catalogue. Your thimbles is an adult full chased design.... 6d.

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