Description

This graceful antique sewing thimble captures the refined utility of late Victorian or Edwardian needlework accessories, blending functionality with subtle ornamentation for the discerning seamstress. Measuring roughly 1 inch in height and 0.75 inches in diameter, it boasts a traditional knurled (honeycomb-textured) sterling silver top for optimal needle grip and a lower band adorned with intricate hand-engraved scrollwork—evoking acanthus leaves or swirling vines, a motif emblematic of the era's Arts and Crafts influences. The uniform tarnish and gentle wear attest to authentic age and sparing use, with no apparent hallmarks visible (inspect the interior for faint "STERLING" or maker stamps from firms like Ketcham & McDougall or Simons Bros.). A staple of sewing kits, it's prized by thimble collectors for its balance of practicality and artistry, or as a petite display piece.