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A thimble with a very faint hallmark
Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 10:35 am
by Granmaa
Here is a little thimble which has been rather mangled. It has some very faint hall marks: a u, which might be 1915 if it's from London, and the makers mark which looks like C.I or C.J or C.T. Forgive the picture.
Thankyou for your time,
Granmaa
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Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 12:08 pm
by georgiansilver
Could it possibly be CH?
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Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 12:28 pm
by Granmaa
You know, now I look at it Mike, C.H is quite likely. Do you have someone in mind?
Miles
PS I know you're too modest to admit your knowledge of makers, but could you take a look at the watch I've posted here; I'm sure you'll know it.
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Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 2:30 pm
by georgiansilver
CH is the famous Charles Horner of Halifax.... prolific maker of thimbles, also enameled brooches and pendants, hatpins etc. Best wishes, Mike.
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Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 3:06 pm
by Granmaa
Excellent news. Thankyou again Mike. Was I right with the date do you think?
Miles
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Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 4:39 pm
by georgiansilver
If it is Charles Horner it will be Chester but lacking a hallmark and saying perhaps 'sterling silver' it could be him anyway. Best wishes, Mike.
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Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 11:10 am
by carling
The "u" is actually the number 11, a size number. The design is "half chased" - plain dimple top with daisy pattern border. The thimble was made in the 1930s - an austere time when Charles Horner and a few other thimble makers (eg Henry Griffith & Sons, James Swann & Son) abandoned the practice of having their cheaper range thimbles fully hallmarked. They were just stamped STERLING or STERLING SILVER... mostly on the rim.
Regards, carling
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Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 2:22 pm
by Granmaa
Thankyou for your explanation Carling; I have another thimble that I need some advice on, it'll be up soon.
Miles
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