The Ruth Mann Collection of Sewing Tools and Accessories, Part I
Catalog Information: 304 lots | 301 with images
Lot 1: A SILVER THIMBLE
ENGLISH, CIRCA 1760The border chased with a floral, foliate and trelliswork frieze -- 3/4in. (2cms.)
Lot 2: A GOLD THIMBLE
PROBABLY ENGLISH, LATE NINETEENTH CENTURYThe plain border enamelled with forget-me-nots, foliage and a butterfly -- 3/4in. (2cms.)
Lot 3: A GOLD THIMBLE
PROBABLY ENGLISH, CIRCA 1880With scalloped rim, the border with alternately applied turquoises and gold flowerheads within an applied waved border -- 7/8in. (2.5cms.)
Lot 4: A GOLD THIMBLE
CONTINENTAL, CIRCA 1880The wide border with engraved initials and applied two-colour gold laurel wreath swags, ribbon ties and flowerheads centred with diamonds -- 7/8in. (2.2cms.)
Lot 5: A GOLD THIMBLE
CONTINENTAL, CIRCA 1880The border with applied two-colour gold berries and leaves, and a shaped oval cartouche engraved with initials -- 3/4in. (2cms.)
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