December 1 & 2, 2026 Fine & Decorative Arts
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
Lot #1452:
LOT OF 2: SEWING THIMBLES IN CASES
Large Collection of Antique Sewing Thimbles in Wooden Display Cases. Extensive assembled collection comprising numerous metal sewing thimbles in assorted sizes, materials, and decorative patterns, including plain and engraved examples, advertising or monogrammed examples, and several thimbles with decorative borders and figural or floral ornament. Housed in two wooden display cases, including a large compartmented printer’s type case retaining a label reading “6 PT. PLATE GOTHIC, 3 SIZES,” and a glazed wooden display case fitted with rows of individual wooden thimble pegs. Thimbles exhibit varying degrees of surface scratching, rubbing, tarnish, oxidation, discoloration, denting, and general handling wear consistent with age and use. Cases exhibit minor age-related wear.
Condition: (Excellent).
Item Dimensions: Largest Case: 16 - 1/2" x 32 - 1/2" x 1 - 1/2".