Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Sewing Thimble – Hallmarked Birmingham 1913
A charming genuine antique sterling silver sewing thimble dating to 1913, during the reign of King George V. This beautifully decorated example features an intricate hand-engraved foliate design, a finely textured needle-grip dome and traditional British silver hallmarks.
An appealing piece of early 20th-century sewing history, this thimble combines practical craftsmanship with decorative detailing, making it a desirable addition to a collection of antique sewing accessories, sterling silver thimbles or vintage haberdashery.
The tapered body features an elegant engraved leaf-and-branch motif against a finely lined background, while the rounded crown is covered in closely arranged dimples designed to provide grip when pushing a needle through fabric.
Key Specifications
- Item: Antique sewing thimble
- Date: 1913, subject to hallmark confirmation
- Period: George V era
- Material: Sterling silver, as described
- Silver fineness: 925/1000 (92.5% silver)
- Assay office: Birmingham, England
- Weight: Approximately 5.42 grams
- Height: Approximately 20 mm
- Design: Engraved foliage and leaf decoration
- Crown: Textured, dimpled needle-grip surface
- Hallmarks: British silver marks visible near the lower rim
Design & Craftsmanship
Elegant Engraved Decoration
The body features an attractive scrolling botanical pattern incorporating leaves and branches, enhanced by fine parallel lines. This decorative treatment gives the thimble a distinctive appearance while reflecting the attention to detail found in early 20th-century silver accessories.
Traditional Textured Crown
The rounded dome displays a closely spaced dimple pattern, a practical feature intended to improve needle grip during sewing. The contrast between the textured crown and engraved body adds further visual interest.
British Silver Hallmarks
The underside of the body carries a sequence of small stamped marks consistent in appearance with British silver hallmarking. The Birmingham assay office and 1913 date are attributed to the piece, although the individual punches are small and should be examined carefully before making a definitive identification of the maker or date letter.
The maker's mark has not been conclusively identified, so no specific silversmith is claimed.
Condition
The thimble displays attractive antique character, with visible surface wear, tarnishing, fine scratches and signs of age consistent with a small silver object that has been handled over many years.
The engraved decoration and textured crown remain clearly visible. Please examine all photographs carefully, particularly the hallmark images, to assess the condition and details for yourself.
Historical & Collectible Appeal
Silver thimbles were practical sewing accessories as well as personal possessions that could be treasured, gifted or passed down through generations. Today, antique examples appeal to collectors of sewing memorabilia, Victorian and Edwardian domestic antiques, and British sterling silver.
Its compact size, attractive engraved decoration and attributed early George V date make this a distinctive little piece of antique craftsmanship.
Postage & Packaging
The thimble will be carefully packaged to help protect it during transit.
Fast dispatch following payment, with postage options available through eBay checkout.
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