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A collection of medieval and later brass, bronze and steel thimbles including two palm examples (
A collection of medieval and later brass, bronze and steel thimbles including two palm examples (18)
Seven medieval and later bronze and brass thimbles all excavated (7)
Fourteen 20th Century gadget type thimbles mostly brass, nickel and plastic but including a silver
Fourteen 20th Century gadget type thimbles mostly brass, nickel and plastic but including a silver non-slip hole to top (14)
Six continental white metal early 20th Century thimbles five with stone tops, two with engraved
Six continental white metal early 20th Century thimbles five with stone tops, two with engraved sides (6)
Six continental white metal early 20th Century thimbles all with coloured stone tops, three with
Six continental white metal early 20th Century thimbles all with coloured stone tops, three with engraved sides (6)
Six continental white metal early 20th Century thimbles all with coloured stone tops two with
Six continental white metal early 20th Century thimbles all with coloured stone tops two with engraved sides (6)
Eight continental white metal early 20th Century thimbles all with coloured stone tops, three with
Eight continental white metal early 20th Century thimbles all with coloured stone tops, three with engraved sides (8)
A collection of modern ceramic thimbles together with others and a cased set of six demonstrating
A collection of modern ceramic thimbles together with others and a cased set of six demonstrating the production stages of Chinese cloisonnŽ thimb...
Two continental silver thimbles both with decorative friezes set with turquoise coloured stones (2)
Two continental silver thimbles both with decorative friezes set with turquoise coloured stones (2)
A French fairy tale thimble, the girl with the broken pitcher in a farmyard
Six thimbles comprising two white metal niello examples, and four others including a steel example (6)
A rare English 18th Century enamel thimble of small size probably for a child, copper gilt rim,
A rare English 18th Century enamel thimble of small size probably for a child, copper gilt rim, decorated with three groups of flowers over a scro...
Four recent royal commemorative silver thimbles comprising - EII coronation coach in original box/
Four recent royal commemorative silver thimbles comprising - EII coronation coach in original box/EII Silver Jubilee/Charles-Diana-crests/and Dian...
An early 19th Century silver thimble, the frieze inscribed 'The Absent Ever Dear', on a ribbed
An early 19th Century silver thimble, the frieze inscribed 'The Absent Ever Dear', on a ribbed ground over foliate rim
A Norwegian enamel thimble by Clement Berg, stone top the sides in black silhouette with a reindeer pulling a Sami in a sled against the midnight ...
A silver and enamel thimble by Peter Swingler depicting ducks in flight, initialled 'PS', makers
A silver and enamel thimble by Peter Swingler depicting ducks in flight, initialled 'PS', makers mark only for James Swann and Son
A silver and enamel thimble attributed to Peter Swingler depicting Caernarfon Castle for the
A silver and enamel thimble attributed to Peter Swingler depicting Caernarfon Castle for the Prince of Wales Investiture, by James Swann and Son, ...
Two French silver thimbles both with decorative borders (2)
An early 20th Century Russian silver and cloisonnŽ enamel thimble, the frieze enamelled with
An early 20th Century Russian silver and cloisonnŽ enamel thimble, the frieze enamelled with coloured dots and scroll motifs, possibly Pyotr Baska...
A French pictorial border French thimble, sewing girls for Duval by Frederic de Vernon
A silver commemorative thimble, Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee 1897, two neat holes to apex,
A silver commemorative thimble, Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee 1897, two neat holes to apex, Birmingham, 1897, by Deakin and Francis Ltd., in or...
Three enamel thimble cases comprising a pink enamel thimble compendium, 5.2cm, a blue enamel and
Three enamel thimble cases comprising a pink enamel thimble compendium, 5.2cm, a blue enamel and silver gilt thimble case of cylinder form with th...
Five thimbles comprising a silver thimble with purple enamel band in leather case, and four others
Five thimbles comprising a silver thimble with purple enamel band in leather case, and four others one in green enamel (5)
A painted Tunbridge ware whitewood thimble, splits
A rare Georgian combination silver thimble, the circular base fitted as a vinaigrette with gilded
A rare Georgian combination silver thimble, the circular base fitted as a vinaigrette with gilded grill, the thimble with multiple banded border a...
Three pretty white metal and floral enamel thimbles each with inset stone top, all stamped '925' (
Three pretty white metal and floral enamel thimbles each with inset stone top, all stamped '925' (3)
A mahogany and glass counter thimble display cabinet of 'A' form with glazed sliding panels the base
A mahogany and glass counter thimble display cabinet of 'A' form with glazed sliding panels the base fitted with a drawer, a label to the reverse....
A late 18th Century silver gilt filigree egg form thimble case, hinged cover, 3.5cm
An early 19th Century fruitwood pin poppet/thimble case of turned tapering form, 7.5cm
Two tortoiseshell thimble cases each with a thimble comprising an octagonal example the gilt metal
Two tortoiseshell thimble cases each with a thimble comprising an octagonal example the gilt metal thimble with floral engraved frieze 'Phebe', 3....
Two thimble cases comprising a beadwork covered bone example with thimble, 4cm, and a vegetable
Two thimble cases comprising a beadwork covered bone example with thimble, 4cm, and a vegetable ivory example with reel/needlecase, 4.5cm (2)
A mixed lot - sewing - comprising two knitting needle bell form gauges, H. Walker, London and Abel
A mixed lot - sewing - comprising two knitting needle bell form gauges, H. Walker, London and Abel Morrall's, 7cm, a cut work pin cushion, 10cm. s...
A mixed lot - sewing - comprising a rectangular leatherette cased set, some tools probably matched, 14cm, a red leather skein/needle packet case b...
A mixed lot - sewing - comprising a mother of pearl disc form waxer, another in ivory, two mother of
A mixed lot - sewing - comprising a mother of pearl disc form waxer, another in ivory, two mother of pearl disc form emeries, a mother of pearl re...
A mixed lot - sewing - comprising vase form beadwork covered reel or thimble case the lid as a pin
A mixed lot - sewing - comprising vase form beadwork covered reel or thimble case the lid as a pin cushion, interior with mirror, minor losses, 8c...
Five Spa work sewing pieces comprising two floral painted cylinder bodkin cases, 12cm, a disc form
Five Spa work sewing pieces comprising two floral painted cylinder bodkin cases, 12cm, a disc form pin cushion, 4.5cm, a standing cylinder box, 6....
A mixed lot - sewing - comprising an oval tortoiseshell linen smoother, 6cm, three fancy cardboard
A mixed lot - sewing - comprising an oval tortoiseshell linen smoother, 6cm, three fancy cardboard needle packet boxes, 4.5cm, a Palais Royal knif...
A mixed lot - sewing - comprising a 19th Century ivory reel, the top well carved with flowers and
A mixed lot - sewing - comprising a 19th Century ivory reel, the top well carved with flowers and leaves, 3cm dia., three disc form waxers, two si...
A mixed lot - sewing - comprising two pairs of bone knitting needle protectors, four 19th Century
A mixed lot - sewing - comprising two pairs of bone knitting needle protectors, four 19th Century bone and ivory shuttles, largest 7.8cm, a wooden...
A Victorian three drawer walnut counter cabinet each drawer with inset green glass panel titled in
A Victorian three drawer walnut counter cabinet each drawer with inset green glass panel titled in gilt 'Millwards/Celebrated/Needles' brass trian...
A Victorian three drawer walnut veneered counter cabinet each drawer with inset gold lettering on
A Victorian three drawer walnut veneered counter cabinet each drawer with inset gold lettering on blue 'A. Farr And Sons/Egg Eyed Needles/Redditch...
A mixed lot - sewing - including a boxed 'Airlyne' home rug maker, 27cm, plastic knitting pin boxes,
A mixed lot - sewing - including a boxed 'Airlyne' home rug maker, 27cm, plastic knitting pin boxes, cards of buttons and eyes, two sewing machine...
A mixed lot - sewing - comprising three furled umbrella form needle cases, a Tunbridge stick ware
A mixed lot - sewing - comprising three furled umbrella form needle cases, a Tunbridge stick ware silk winder, a sea grass basket containing a dol...
A mixed lot - sewing - comprising a vegetable ivory tape measure, tape within, a pair of bone
A mixed lot - sewing - comprising a vegetable ivory tape measure, tape within, a pair of bone knitting needle protectors, a metal thimble bucket w...
A mixed lot - sewing - ivory - comprising three variant Chinese carved ivory clamps, a similar
A mixed lot - sewing - ivory - comprising three variant Chinese carved ivory clamps, a similar cylinder netting case with tools, 16cm, a pair of c...
A mixed lot - sewing - comprising netting tools, crochet hooks, two bone shuttles, four needle
A mixed lot - sewing - comprising netting tools, crochet hooks, two bone shuttles, four needle cases, thimbles and other pieces (qty)
A rare card of bone and other sewing accessories and related items for a doll, the blue card with
A rare card of bone and other sewing accessories and related items for a doll, the blue card with gilt foil border, the tools stitched to the card...
An American glass ball form darner in tones of pink to white, 14.5cm
Two wooden egg form darners comprising an ebony example with leaf scroll handle stamped 'Sterling', 15.5cm, and an alternate woods example with si...
A 19th Century dark stained ivory needle threader the white metal plaque inscribed 'Durham 261,
A 19th Century dark stained ivory needle threader the white metal plaque inscribed 'Durham 261, Regent St. 6 To 9', 8.2cm
A mixed lot - sewing - comprising a green silk and beadwork needle book, 9.5cm, another in papier
A mixed lot - sewing - comprising a green silk and beadwork needle book, 9.5cm, another in papier mache, a pink silk hussif, a cylinder ivorine se...
A French needle work instruction manual and patterns 'Petit Necessaire Des Jeunes DemoisellesÉ Par
A French needle work instruction manual and patterns 'Petit Necessaire Des Jeunes DemoisellesÉ Par Augustin Legrand, Palais Royal 1819', comprisin...
A rare card of miniature bone sewing accessories for a doll, the card with gilt printed border and
A rare card of miniature bone sewing accessories for a doll, the card with gilt printed border and stitched with stiletto, crochet hook (loose), t...
Four 19th Century ivory pieces comprising a pair of Palais Royal style knitting needle protectors,
Four 19th Century ivory pieces comprising a pair of Palais Royal style knitting needle protectors, with gilt metal mounts, a cotton barrel, a cyli...
A 19th Century red stained ivory needle threader the white metal plaque inscribed 'J. Rodgers And
A 19th Century red stained ivory needle threader the white metal plaque inscribed 'J. Rodgers And Sons, Inventors 4 to 8', 7.7cm
Three 19th Century ivory sewing tools comprising a cylinder needle case with burnt circle decoration, 7.5cm, a cotton barrel and a reel holder bot...
Wall pockets and mounts comprising a twin division wall pocket in trade cloth decorated in coloured beadwork in the American Indian style with bir...
A papier mache shallow circular dish with shaped border in red, blue, cream and gilt enclosing a
A papier mache shallow circular dish with shaped border in red, blue, cream and gilt enclosing a painted panel depicting Magdalen College from the...
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