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A pair of early 19th Century Palais Royal scissors, the oval section tapering blades to silver
A pair of early 19th Century Palais Royal scissors, the oval section tapering blades to silver mounts below mother of pearl arms carved as snakes ...
An 18th Century gilt brass scissor case, decorated with leaves, masks and scrolls, hinged cover
An 18th Century gilt brass scissor case, decorated with leaves, masks and scrolls, hinged cover below hanging loop, 8.2cms. ...
Three pairs of continental white metal mounted steel bladed scissors, largest 9.5cms and three
Three pairs of continental white metal mounted steel bladed scissors, largest 9.5cms and three similar stilettos. (6) ...
Seven pairs of steel scissors, two pairs with file cut decoration, largest, 10.5cms. (7) ...
A white metal brooch probably French in the form of a closed pair of scissors, with paste insets
A white metal brooch probably French in the form of a closed pair of scissors, with paste insets to the loops, 4.5cms. ...
A fine pair of Palais Royal scissors contained in their original leather case, the steel tapering
A fine pair of Palais Royal scissors contained in their original leather case, the steel tapering blades to floral gilt mounts and mother of pearl...
A fine set of three graduated steel scissors in leather case marked for Asprey, the scissors stamped
A fine set of three graduated steel scissors in leather case marked for Asprey, the scissors stamped 'Asprey, London' with pierced scrolling arms ...
Four pairs of scissors, comprising a pair with floral silver arms to bound oval wreath loops,
Four pairs of scissors, comprising a pair with floral silver arms to bound oval wreath loops, complete with silver sheath, 9.4cms, a stork form pa...
A pair of silver stork form ribbon scissors, one loop mounted on a bird's foot base, London, 1880 by
A pair of silver stork form ribbon scissors, one loop mounted on a bird's foot base, London, 1880 by John and Frank Pairpoint, 9cms high. ...
A pair of Dutch silver stork form ribbon scissors, the bird with jewelled eyes, opening to reveal
A pair of Dutch silver stork form ribbon scissors, the bird with jewelled eyes, opening to reveal a baby in swaddling in the bird's stomach, each ...
Two pairs of Dutch stork form silver scissors, comprising a pair of ribbon scissors each loop
Two pairs of Dutch stork form silver scissors, comprising a pair of ribbon scissors each loop standing on a lizard base, opening to reveal a baby ...
An early 19th Century miniature thimble for a doll in slipper form case, the copper gilt thimble
An early 19th Century miniature thimble for a doll in slipper form case, the copper gilt thimble in green silk slipper case with stitched border r...
Ten thimble compendiums and thirty one various thimbles. (41) A passion for collecting lasting forty
Ten thimble compendiums and thirty one various thimbles. (41) ...
Two thimble cases each with thimble, comprising a gilt metal example in the 18th Century style
Two thimble cases each with thimble, comprising a gilt metal example in the 18th Century style with hinged cover and containing a 20th Century min...
Thimbles and thimble cases, comprising four English hall marked silver thimbles two with decorative friezes, a Tartan ware (M'Duff) thimble egg wi...
A scarce Australian Elfin thimble, the decorated body over a plain frieze stamped 'Elfin', '2',
A scarce Australian Elfin thimble, the decorated body over a plain frieze stamped 'Elfin', '2', and 'Stl. Sil'. ...
Thirteen 'Dorcas' and Pat. thimbles, together with Dorcas stand, comprising nine marked 'Dorcas',
Thirteen 'Dorcas' and Pat. thimbles, together with Dorcas stand, comprising nine marked 'Dorcas', one engraved 'Lily 1924', and four marked 'Pat.'...
Six steel core thimbles, comprising a 'Dura', a 'Doris', and four 'Dreema'. (6) ...
Fourteen nickel thimbles, comprising an 'Iles Patent Ventilated', another 'The Queens Record Thimble
Fourteen nickel thimbles, comprising an 'Iles Patent Ventilated', another 'The Queens Record Thimble Best of All', another 'Victoria Jubilee', ano...
Twenty one 17th Century and later excavated thimbles, brass, bronze and steel, including three '
Twenty one 17th Century and later excavated thimbles, brass, bronze and steel, including three 'beehives', one with pierced top, and five thimble ...
Fifteen 17th Century and later excavated thimbles, brass and bronze. (15) From the collection of
Fifteen 17th Century and later excavated thimbles, brass and bronze. (15) ...
Eleven 17th Century and later thimbles, mostly excavated including a bronze Hispano Moresque
Eleven 17th Century and later thimbles, mostly excavated including a bronze Hispano Moresque example, two brass examples the friezes inscribed 'Fo...
A collection of thimbles, 20th Century, comprising brass (21), including five children's and a
A collection of thimbles, 20th Century, comprising brass (21), including five children's and a threader, brass, nickel and copper (6) all with adv...
Six composition figural and other thimble compendiums, comprising two of female form one with
Six composition figural and other thimble compendiums, comprising two of female form one with toadstool, 10.5cms, two of bird form, and two others...
Five thimble compendiums, including an example stamped Ò800' complete with internal multiple reel
Five thimble compendiums, including an example stamped Ò800' complete with internal multiple reel and needle case, 5.2cms, two metal novelty examp...
A collection of thimbles and thimble compendiums, comprising fifty eight mostly modern thimbles in
A collection of thimbles and thimble compendiums, comprising fifty eight mostly modern thimbles in various materials and sixteen thimble compendiu...
Seven thimble cases and four silver thimbles, comprising a pearl egg form example, 5.5cms, a
Seven thimble cases and four silver thimbles, comprising a pearl egg form example, 5.5cms, a coquilla egg, a vegetable ivory acorn, a similar egg ...
Thimbles and thimble cases, comprising a Simon Bros silver thimble in sea grass basket, 3.2cms, a
Thimbles and thimble cases, comprising a Simon Bros silver thimble in sea grass basket, 3.2cms, a pearl egg with child's silver thimble, a velvet ...
Five thimble cases and stands, each with a thimble, comprising a carved wood figure of a seated bear
Five thimble cases and stands, each with a thimble, comprising a carved wood figure of a seated bear its arms enclosing a holed silver thimble eng...
An early 19th Century French mother of pearl thimble, the plain frieze between gilt metal bands.
An early 19th Century French mother of pearl thimble, the plain frieze between gilt metal bands. ...
A good French ebony and copper combination thimble and needle case in the form of a lantern, the
A good French ebony and copper combination thimble and needle case in the form of a lantern, the cylinder body with metal mounted wooden 'lens' an...
An 18th Century gilt metal thimble or patch box from a chatelaine, the body with panels of leaves
An 18th Century gilt metal thimble or patch box from a chatelaine, the body with panels of leaves and fruit below a hinged cover with ring suspens...
A leather thimble shoe, the heel in black leather the main shoe in brown leather with gilt metal bow
A leather thimble shoe, the heel in black leather the main shoe in brown leather with gilt metal bow and jewelled mount, with a miniature thimble,...
Two gold thimbles, comprising an American example with leaf scroll decorated frieze and vacant
Two gold thimbles, comprising an American example with leaf scroll decorated frieze and vacant cartouche, internal apex marks and '14k', and anoth...
Six English thimbles, comprising a Henry Griffiths and Son silver example - Royal Spa, a Walker
Six English thimbles, comprising a Henry Griffiths and Son silver example - Royal Spa, a Walker and Hall Dura, a Dorcas, a Dreema, a Pat. 7, and a...
Seven various thimbles, comprising a mother of pearl example, a bone example, a rosewood example, an
Seven various thimbles, comprising a mother of pearl example, a bone example, a rosewood example, an early painted Tunbridge ware example, splits,...
Three silver thimbles and a thimble egg, comprising an example enamelled in tones of blue with Dutch
Three silver thimbles and a thimble egg, comprising an example enamelled in tones of blue with Dutch windmill and landscape, two niello decorated ...
A large collection of thimbles, comprising four damaged silver examples, one in leather case, thirty
A large collection of thimbles, comprising four damaged silver examples, one in leather case, thirty two aluminium advertising thimbles, five bras...
An 18th Century green shagreen thimble case, of hinged form, very slight loss below push catch,
An 18th Century green shagreen thimble case, of hinged form, very slight loss below push catch, red velvet lining, 3cms high. ...
A collection of excavated thimbles and pins, comprising eight medieval and later thimbles mostly
A collection of excavated thimbles and pins, comprising eight medieval and later thimbles mostly bronze and brass and six medieval pins, some with...
Five foreign white metal thimbles and six 'cased' English thimbles, comprising a small decorative
Five foreign white metal thimbles and six 'cased' English thimbles, comprising a small decorative thimble with stone top stamped 'Sterling', anoth...
Three thimble compendiums and a sewing compendium, comprising an EPNS example, two enamel examples, all complete with reels and needle cases, larg...
Twenty four thimble compendiums, in metal and plastic, largest 8cms. (24) From the collection of the
Twenty four thimble compendiums, in metal and plastic, largest 8cms. (24) ...
Seven thimble compendiums, comprising five figural celluloid examples one in original box, another
Seven thimble compendiums, comprising five figural celluloid examples one in original box, another painted with a fruiting vine and a metal exampl...
Two French thimble carts, both on rectangular alabaster bases, one in the form of a 'wicker' cart
Two French thimble carts, both on rectangular alabaster bases, one in the form of a 'wicker' cart pulled by a goat, with silver thimble, 9cms, the...
A fine gold thimble contained in a chatelaine case, the thimble with frosted frieze with a two
A fine gold thimble contained in a chatelaine case, the thimble with frosted frieze with a two colour gold arcaded frieze with florets over a deco...
Three thimble cases and five thimble compendiums, comprising a copper and brass thimble case in
Three thimble cases and five thimble compendiums, comprising a copper and brass thimble case in the form of an iron with charcoal drawer and conta...
A Victorian gold thimble, the frieze with a feather band over a border of Gothic trefoil arches with
A Victorian gold thimble, the frieze with a feather band over a border of Gothic trefoil arches with a shield cartouche initialled and dated 'DR J...
A Victorian gold thimble, the frieze in the form of a belt and buckle. From the collection of Roy
A Victorian gold thimble, the frieze in the form of a belt and buckle. ...
A 9ct gold thimble, the frieze decorated with wire work and dots arranged in circles and scrolls,
A 9ct gold thimble, the frieze decorated with wire work and dots arranged in circles and scrolls, internally engraved '9ct'. ...
Two gold thimbles, comprising an example with leaf engraved frieze dated 'Feb 27th 1910', internal
Two gold thimbles, comprising an example with leaf engraved frieze dated 'Feb 27th 1910', internal apex mark unclear but probably American, and a ...
Four enamel decorated silver thimbles, comprising a bird and flower decorated example by James Swann
Four enamel decorated silver thimbles, comprising a bird and flower decorated example by James Swann and Son, and three continental examples, two ...
A scarce 19th Century silver souvenir thimble, the frieze depicting a Suspension Bridge, three holes
A scarce 19th Century silver souvenir thimble, the frieze depicting a Suspension Bridge, three holes to upper section not affecting image. ...
A small early 18th Century silver thimble, the frieze engraved with pointed leaf motifs and dots.
A small early 18th Century silver thimble, the frieze engraved with pointed leaf motifs and dots. ...
Three silver Royal commemorative thimbles, comprising ER flanking crown, George and Mary 1911 with
Three silver Royal commemorative thimbles, comprising ER flanking crown, George and Mary 1911 with Westminster Abbey, coach, trumpeting angel belo...
An early 19th Century silver souvenir thimble, the frieze with a good impression of the Brighton
An early 19th Century silver souvenir thimble, the frieze with a good impression of the Brighton Pavilion. ...
A late 18th Century English silver filigree thimble, decorated with quill work around a vacant
A late 18th Century English silver filigree thimble, decorated with quill work around a vacant oval cartouche. ...
Five attractive British silver thimbles, comprising three blackberry type variants by James Swann,
Five attractive British silver thimbles, comprising three blackberry type variants by James Swann, Henry Griffiths and Son Ltd., and Aney Amsden a...
An early 20th Century French thimble, the frieze depicting an elderly man and woman seated at a
An early 20th Century French thimble, the frieze depicting an elderly man and woman seated at a table, a dog looking on, and a child and grandmoth...
Ten English hall marked silver thimbles, most with decorative friezes. (10) From the collection of
Ten English hall marked silver thimbles, most with decorative friezes. (10) ...
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