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TERRIFIC TROVE of THIMBLES
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Thursday Aug 21, 2025 Completed |
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Jo Anne Rath Shepherd was a lifelong digitabulist, a person who collects thimbles. She was an active member of the Thimble Collector International group (TCI) and is well-known amongst the community. She is the author of Antique and Unusual Thimbles, which is still used today by collectors. We bring you her sought-after collection. 1 SILVER. 17th C "Thoust My Love in Hert" Thimble. 17th century English thimble inscribed, "Thoust My Love In Hert". Accompanied by a January 4th, 2017 Trinity Antiques receipt and additional provenance stating, "This thimble was purchased from the deceased estate of Helen Eastgate who was an America... 2 18th Century Staffordshire Enamel Needle Case, Scent Bottle and Thimble. Mid to late 18th century South Staffordshire light blue enamel decorated thimble, scent bottle - missing stopper, and needle holder. Displaying raised gold scrollwork frames surrounding landscape scenes against a pale blue g... 3 18th C Staffordshire Enamel Thimble and Case. 18th century Staffordshire South enamel decorated egg form case of green ground with raised gilt enamel frames displaying various figural scenes and surrounded by raised white quatrefoils of dots. Lid of the egg form box screws on to the bottom which... 4 GOLD. Charles Horner 9ct Gold Thimble, C. 1900. Charles Horner English 9ct gold thimble displaying a repeating shell form pattern. Stamped, "RD210799, 8" with a maker's mark of, "CH" signifying Charles Horner, Chester, "9", ".375", and a date letter of 1900. Total approx. weight of the thimble is ... 5 SILVER. (2) Marius Hammer .930 Silver and Enamel Thimbles. Includes (2) signed Marius Hammer .930 silver and enamel decorated thimbles - one displaying green and white enamel decoration and the second blue and white enamel decoration. Each interior is stamped, "930S" with a maker's mark. Total appr... 6 19th Century Grand Tour Egg Form Hinged Etui. French 19th century Grand Tour mother-of-pearl egg form etui. With spring loaded closure which opens to reveal a fitted interior displaying a silver mounted scent bottle, needle holder, needle, scissors, thimble, and a bodkin needle. Etui is further ... 7 Bronze German Shepard Sewing Necessaire. Bronze German Shepard with glass eyes fashioned as a sewing necessaire with pin cushion displaying a floral surround, a compartment for scissors, and the hinged head with floral collar opens to reveal the perfect home for a thimble. From the estate o... 8 Antique Gilt Metal Carriage and Porcelain Sewing Necessaire. Wonderful and unusual gilt metal mounted carriage with hinged top opens to reveal an interior sewing necessaire of petite gilt metal scissors, a thimble, bodkin needle, and needle case. Carriage is drawn by standing paint decorated porcel... 9 SILVER. 18th C Silver Filigree Needle Case and Thimble Holder. Late 18th century silver filigree needle case and thimble holder with hinged top and bail. Total approx. weight of the object is 0.43 troy oz (gross). Accompanied by a 05/26/2015 Ruby Lane receipt for $1405.00". From the estate of Jo ... 10 SILVER. 19th C Silver Filigree Thimble and Case. 19th century silver filigree thimble with fitted hinged leather case. C. 1800's. Total approx. weight of the thimble is 0.13 troy oz (gross). Accompanied by original price tag of $500 with description. From the estate of Jo Anne Rath Shepherd, author... 11 Late 19th C Wood Doghouse Form Thimble Holder. Late 19th century English metal thimble holder depicting a dog perched on the side of a doghouse and further mounted atop a carved wood base. Accompanied by an English silver-tone thimble. Also included is a previous lot description. From the estate ... 12 GOLD. Swedish 18ct Gold and Moonstone Thimble. Early 20th century Swedish 18ct yellow gold tapered thimble with moonstone cap, monogram of 'AB', and etched design - stamped to the underside, "18K", "K7" representing a date of 1912, a Swedish pictorial mark of three crowns, a city stamp of 'M' sig... 13 (2) Victorian Figural Gilt Metal Thimble Holders. Includes a Victorian gilt metal figural thimble holder of a peacock with hinged wings opening to reveal a gilt metal thimble - peacock is surrounded by gilt metal acorns, foliage and a sweet foliate form pin cushion; on an alabaster base. Accompanied... 14 Palais Royal Burled Wood and Mother-of-Pearl Necessaire. French 19th century Palais Royal burled wood hinged necessaire or sewing kit with Mother-of-Pearl inlay, keyhole, and displaying rounded shoulders. Box opens to reveal a mirrored backing and fitted interior which displays a gilt metal mou... 15 Palais Royal and Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Objects. Includes a Georgian gilt metal shaped edge thimble holder with inlaid with mother-of-pearl panels, etched floral details, and a hinged lid, with an .800 silver thimble. Accompanied by a Victorian cylindrical hinged thimble case displaying panels of m... 16 19th Century French Palais Royal French Necessaire A footed burl wood box displaying an inlaid mother of pearl key hole and accent to the lid with a series of nailed metal pins. The interior includes a sewn cover; (2) mother of pearl thread winders; (2) larger mother of pearl thread winders that appe... 17 SILVER. Georgian Silver Filigree Scent Bottle, Thimble, & Measuring Tape. A silver filigree combination thimble, stoppered scent bottle; and measuring tape that winds back up. Apparently unmarked. Total approx. weight of thimble is .16 troy oz (gross). From the estate of Jo Anne Rath Shepherd, au... 18 SILVER. (2) Antique Silver Filigree Thimbles. Includes a silver filigree thimble accompanied by its original case; and a silver thimble within a silver filigree and cloth holder. Total approx. weight of thimbles is .22 troy oz (gross). From the estate of Jo Anne Rath Shepherd, author of "Antique... 19 SILVER. (2) Antique Silver Thimble and Needle Holders. Includes a silver combination piece with a thimble, thread winder to the interior, and needle holder with a seal at the base; and a silver combination piece with a thimble, thread winder to the interior, and needle holder displaying an incis... 20 SILVER. Antique French .800 Silver Sewing Kit. A French enamel case displaying a woman in medieval attire standing in a garden. To the interior of the velvet lined case are a pair of sewing scissors; a needle; a needle holder; and a thimble. The needle holder and thimble are stamped with a horizo... 21 SILVER. Articulated Silver Fish & Sewing Kit. Includes a silver articulated fish displaying (2) bezel set faceted red eyes with a thread winder, thimble, and needle holding compartment to the interior; and a French silver tone fish displaying enamel decorated eyes with a silver topped bodkin, si... 22 SILVER. (2) Antique Silver Needle & Thimble Cases. Includes a silver thimble and needle holder displaying putti in the repousse style; and a silver thimble and needle holder displaying figures with farm animals in the repousse style suspended from a small chain. Total approx. weight of both pieces is... 23 SILVER. Antique Silver Needle and Thimble Case. An antique needle and thimble case suspended from a rolo chain displaying farmers leading animals and a cartouche of a couple underneath a tree. Apparently unmarked. Total approx. weight of piece is 1.48 troy oz (gross). From the estate of Jo Anne Ra... 24 Collection of Bird and Dog Thimble Holders. Includes an enamel decorated silver tone and mother of pearl duck holder with a gold tone thimble to the interior - inscribed, "Crocker 10"; a silver and gold tone sparrow thimble holder with a silver thimble to the interior; and an .800 silver bull ... 25 GOLD. 14kt Gold and Blue Enamel Thimble. 14kt yellow gold thimble displaying a border of alternating "up" and "down" triangular pendants with central panels of blue enamel work. Cartouche is free of a monogram and/or inscription. Total approx. weight is 2.6 dwt (gross). From the estate of J... 26 GOLD. 14kt Gold Thimble with Applied Soldier. 14kt yellow gold thimble with foliate decorated border and a high relief depiction of a soldier. Inscribed, "Annie". Total approx. weight of the thimble is 2.8 dwt (gross). From the estate of Jo Anne Rath Shepherd, author of "Antique and Unusual Thim... 27 GOLD. 13ct Gold "Rose" Thimble and Casket Case. 13ct yellow gold tapered thimble displaying a border of alternating polished and etched panels displaying rose decoration. With an illegible personal inscription to one polished panel. Total approx. weight of the thimble is 3.0 dwt (gross). Accompani... 28 19th C European? Figural and Gilt Metal Necessaire Early 19th c painted porcelain figural grouping of a standing gentleman carrying a "silvered" gilt metal mirror and set atop gilt metal mounted painted circular base. Gentleman is standing with second hand grasping a gilt metal chair with red upholst... 29 Antique 19th C Pinchbeck? Necessaire Chatelaine. 19th century gilt metal/pinchbeck? embossed chatelaine with putti seated atop a high relief shell. Suspending three gilt metal objects including a central hinged etui with figural and shell decoration opening to reveal a fitted interior missing sever... 30 STERLING. High Relief Sterling Thimble of Swallows Victorian inspired high relief sterling thimble displaying swallows in flight. Stamped, "Sterling". Total approx. weight of the thimble is 0.36 troy oz (gross). From the estate of Jo Anne Rath Shepherd, author of "Antique and Unusual Thimbles". Dimen... 31 GOLD. Antique 14kt Gold and Pearl Thimble. Antique 14kt yellow gold thimble displaying a border of (6) bezel set pearl accents. Set within a fitted, "Collingwood & Co To The Royal Family 46.Conduit Street.W." hinged leather case. Total approx. weight of the thimble is 3.4 dwt (gross). From th... 32 Antique Bear Drawn Barrel Thimble Holder. A whimsical thimble holder displaying an iron and articulated brass barrel atop a stone base. Accompanied by a silver thimble - stamped, "8". Total approx. weight of thimble is .13 troy oz (gross). From the estate of Jo Anne Rath Shepherd, author of ... 33 Antique Palais Royal Porcelain Thimble Holder. A thimble holder displaying a horned goat pulling a painted porcelain cart set atop a marble base. From the estate of Jo Anne Rath Shepherd, author of "Antique and Unusual Thimbles". Dimensions: measures approx. 2.5" h x 6.4" in length. Condition: Go... 34 STERLING. German Sterling Guilloche Enamel Etui. A sterling and sky blue guilloche enamel thimble holder displaying floral swags and a textured glass top. A thread winder and collapsible pair of sewing scissors displaying in the interior. Stamped, "DRGM 935 Germany". From the estate of Jo Anne Rath... 35 Collection of Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Thimble Holders. Includes a thimble holder displaying a horse drawn carriage with a mother of pearl bowl; a two horse carriage displaying a hinged mother of pearl box atop a marble base; and a hinged egg form mother of pearl case displaying an eagle form fi... 36 Group of Antique Tooled Leather Sewing Kits. Includes a leather tooled sewing case with a silver fruit or nut form measuring tape, a scent bottle, a bobkin, silver cased blade, a leather needle holder, and a piece of wood indicating that the piece is at least from 1869; a woven sewing case with... 37 Group of Shell and Mother of Pearl Thimble Holders Includes (5) painted shell thimble holders with thimbles; and (4) shell thimble holders displaying ceramic children with thimbles, one of which is silver. From the estate of Jo Anne Rath Shepherd, author of "Antique and Unusual Thimbles". Total appro... 38 Large Collection of Shoe Form Thimble Holders. Includes a velvet shoe sewing kit; a pair of Belgian clog thimble holders with a silver thimble; (3) wooden shoe thimble holders; a carved stone thimble holder; (2) Japanese thimble holders/pin cushions; a ceramic thimble holder with a sterling marke... 39 SILVER. Antique Silver and Mother of Pearl Sewing Kit. A painted case displaying a girl with a basket of flowers sitting atop a log. Includes a silver needle case shaped like a figure; a silver thimble; a silver handled bobkin; pair of scissors; a blade; a thimble; an embroidered pin cushion; and (... 40 GOLD. Late 19th C 14kt Gold Thimble in Case. Late 19th century 14kt yellow gold thimble with personal inscription. Inscribed, "Mrs D J Clark. 1839 Mar. 23rd 1889". Stamped to the interior, "14K" with an unidentified pictorial hallmark. Accompanied by a hinged case with fitted interior. Total ap... 41 GOLD. Antique 14kt Gold Thimble with Floral Accent Antique 14kt yellow gold thimble with applied border of alternating rose gold florets, and quadrants of leaves. Inscribed, "M West". Apparently unmarked. Total approx. weight of the thimble is 2.8 dwt (gross). Accompanied by a hinged leather case wit... 42 GOLD. (2) Signed Swedish 18kt Gold Finger Guards. Includes (2) signed Swedish 18kt yellow gold finger guards or protectors displaying etched foliate and scroll designs. Stamped, "18K" with an unidentified maker's mark of, "IP" set within a shaped frame, a national mark of three crowns, and several a... 43 GOLD. Signed Swedish 18kt Gold Thimble, c. 1915. Signed Swedish 18kt yellow gold thimble displaying an etched leaf motif and carved cap with divots. Stamped to the underside, "18K, "N7" signifying a date of 1915, an unidentified maker's mark, a Swedish national mark of three crowns, and an unidenti... 44 GOLD. 14kt Gold Thimble with Scroll Motif. Monogrammed 14kt yellow gold thimble displaying a scroll motif border. Stamped, "8 14". Total approx. weight of the thimble is 4.1 dwt (gross). Accompanied by a hinged case with fitted interior. From the estate of Jo Anne Rath Shepherd, author of "An... 45 SILVER. Continental Silver Egg Form Necessaire. Continental silver footed egg form Necessaire displaying (4) bezel set red/pink or green circular cabochons, etched scroll decoration, and a foliate form finial. Hinged top opens to reveal a fitted interior housing a silver spool of thread/needle cas... 46 GOLD. Charles Horner Chester 9ct Gold Thimble. Charles Horner English 9ct yellow gold thimble. Stamped, "8", "CH" signifying Charles Horner, city stamp of Chester, "9 .375" and a date letter of 'U' representing 1920. Total approx. weight of the thimble is 3.2 dwt (gross). From the estate of Jo An... 47 GOLD. Signed 10kt Gold Thimble with Faceted Border 10kt yellow gold thimble displaying a high relief scrolling border set atop a faceted edge. Underside is stamped, "7 10K" with a pictorial hallmark of an anchor and a maker's mark of a large "S" housing a smaller "BC". Total approx. weight of the thi... 48 GOLD. French 18kt Gold Sewing Objects in Case. In an Orientalist black lacquered hinged case with abalone inlaid scene of a seated drummer set within an abalone surround with ornate shoulders. Case opens to reveal a fitted interior housing a French 18kt yellow gold needle case, a French 18kt yell... 49 GOLD. Swedish 18kt Gold Thimble and (2) Finger Guards. Includes a signed G&L Swedish 18kt yellow gold thimble with etched design and carved cap - stamped to the underside. Accompanied by (2) signed G&L Swedish 18kt yellow gold finger guards - stamped to the underside of each. With a monogrammed f... 50 SILVER. Sterling Rope Twist Chatelaine. Includes a sterling rope twist chatelaine suspending (3) silver oval link chains terminating in silver fobs - (2) stamped, "COIN" to the interior, chatelaine is stamped, "Sterling" verso. The chains suspend a Gorham repousse sterling sleeve housing a... 51 GOLD. Signed JEP 18kt Gold and Carved Cap Thimble. Signed JEP 18kt yellow gold thimble with red/orange carved cap and a geometric/diamond form decoration to the body of the thimble. Stamped to the interior, "JEP 18K" with a pictorial hallmark of a crown and two additional illegible stamps. Total appr... 52 GOLD. Signed A.W. 18kt Gold Thimble. Signed A.W. 18kt yellow gold thimble with etched floral border and a silver? crosshatch patterned cap. Stamped to the interior, "A.W. 18K I5". Total approx. weight of the thimble is 1.7 dwt (gross). From the estate of Jo Anne Rath Shepherd, author of... 53 18th Century Staffordshire Enamel Egg Necessaire. 18th century Staffordshire blue enamel decorated egg form necessaire displaying multi-color floral decoration. Hinged box opens to reveal a fitted interior with a well matched 18th century Staffordshire blue enamel decorated thimble with multi-color ... 54 Palais Royal Gilt Metal and Mother-of-Pearl Bird Necessaire. French 19th century Palais Royal gilt metal bird form necessaire with hinged mother-of-pearl body and faceted pink-red eyes. Bird is set atop a branch with a single flower and leaf. From the estate of Jo Anne Rath Shepherd, author of "Ant... 55 SILVER. 18th C Silver Seal Stamp, Thimble, Needle Case, and Spool of Thread. 18th century multi-part silver etui comprised of a thimble, spool for thread, needle case and seal stamp. The thimble unscrews to reveal the spool of thread, and the shaft of the seal stamp unscrews to reveal the needle cas... 56 SILVER. Antique Batavian Filigree Silver Thimble, Scent Bottle and Tape Dispenser. Antique Batavian filigree silver etui including a thimble, tape dispenser and cobalt glass scent bottle with stopper. Total approx. weight of the of the object is 0.55 troy oz (gross). From the estate of Jo Anne Rath ... 57 (2) Antique Bilston Enamel Egg Form Etuis. Includes a Bilston enamel pink egg form etui with screw top; and a Bilston enamel white egg form etui with screw top. From the estate of Jo Anne Rath Shepherd, author of "Antique and Unusual Thimbles". Dimensions: eggs measure approx. 1.18" in overal... 58 Antique Silver and Silver-tone Chatelaine. Antique silver and silver-tone chatelaine displaying a scrolling silverplate hook plate suspending (6) .800 silver chains suspending a silverplate travel pencil, a silverplate cylindrical vessel (unable to open), a silverplate scissors sheath with sc... 59 SILVERPLATE. Antique Silverplate Chatelaine. Antique silverplate chatelelaine with pierced hook plate displaying a single bird and suspending four chains terminating in a red velvet pin cushion, a chalk holder, a scissors sheath, and a bucket form thimble holder with red velvet lining. Illustra... 60 19th C Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl and Gilt Metal Necessaire. 19th century Palais Royal gilt metal mounted hinged mother-of-pearl egg form Necessaire set atop four scroll form feet and displaying four twisted gilt metal handles. Hinged egg opens to reveal a pair of scissors with gilt metal handles, ... 61 SILVER. 17th Century Silver Sewing Accoutrements. Includes a 17th century monogrammed silver sewing etui comprised of a hinged thimble case set atop a tubular needle case with hinged opening to the underside. Etui displays scratch-engraved triangular or leaf borders. Also included is a silver mounte... 62 (3) 19th C French Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Objects. Includes a Palais Royal gilt metal mounted mother-of-pearl carriage; a small gilt metal mounted mother-of-pearl hinged box; and a gilt metal mounted mother-of-pearl hinged box with fitted blue velvet interior containing a silver needle case ... 63 GOLD. Signed JF English 15ct "MIZPAH" Thimble. Signed JF English 15ct yellow gold thimble inscribed "MIZPAH" with a carved red/orange cap. Stamped, "J.F 15 .625" with a pictorial hallmark of an anchor and an unidentified date letter of a lower case "t". Total approx. weight of the thimble is 3.4 ... 64 GOLD. Signed 14kt Gold and Amethyst Thimble. Monogrammed "JAR" 14kt yellow gold thimble displaying a border of alternating flowers with central faceted amethysts and leaves. Inscribed, "Garden State Thimblers". Interior is stamped, "14K 10" beneath an unidentified monogrammed maker's mark set w... 65 SILVER. Antique Silver-Gilt Thimble & Needle Case. 18th/19th century silver-gilt combined thimble and needle case with chased strapwork, scrolls & foliage. With push-button opening cover and cap to both the thimble compartment and needle case. Accented by (1) light blue enamel push-button and a rose ... 66 SILVER. .835 Silver and Enamel Decorated Thimble. 0.835 silver thimble displaying multi-color enamel decorated roses. Stamped, "835". Total approx. weight of the thimble is 0.22 troy oz (gross). From the estate of Jo Anne Rath Shepherd, author of "Antique and Unusual Thimbles". Dimensions: thimble m... 67 SILVER. 18th C Batavian Filigree Silver Case and Thimble. 18th century Batavian filigree silver combined thimble and needle case. Accompanied by a Batavian or Chinese silver filigree thimble. Total approx. weight of the case and thimble is 0.48 troy oz (gross). From the estate of Jo Anne Rath Sheph... 68 SILVER. Collection of Chinese Inspired Sewing Accessories. Includes a Chinese silver and enamel decorated hinged egg form box displaying multi-color flowers and black enamel borders - impressed, "SILVER" to the underside; a Chinese silver fingernail guard with a single butterfly and floral decor... 69 SILVER. .835 Silver "Wolf and Lamb" Thimble. Wonderful .835 silver thimble displaying a wolf and lamb facing one another - most surely a depiction of Aesop's fable. Total approx. weight of the thimble is 0.15 troy oz (gross). From the estate of Jo Anne Rath Shepherd, author of "Antique and Unus... 70 GOLD. Antique French 18kt Bi-Color Gold Thimble. Antique French 18kt yellow gold thimble accented by an applied foliate form green gold border. With small French touchmark and second illegible stamp. Total approx. weight of the thimble is 2.2 dwt (gross). Accompanied by a hinged green leather fitte... 71 Collection of Possibly 16th C German Thimbles. Includes a boxed collection of (5) thimbles and (1) ring described as being, "Found under the ground in Amsterdam". Several are accompanied by dates and city origins including, "c. 1550-1560 Nurnburg", "Maker's Mark c. 1560 Nurnburg", and, "c. 1575 N... 72 GOLD. Signed BH 14kt Gold "Wave" Thimble. Signed BH 14kt yellow gold thimble with wave border set against mottled ground, and a light purple cap with divots. Stamped, "585 BH". Total approx. weight of thimble is 2.5 dwt (gross). From the estate of Jo Anne Rath Shepherd, author of "Antique an... 73 GOLD. Signed JH 14kt Gold Etched Thimble. Signed JH 14kt yellow gold thimble with etched scroll form detailing, a vacant cartouche, and a carved purple cap with divots. Stamped, "14K JH". Total approx. weight of the thimble is 1.9 dwt (gross). From the estate of Jo Anne Rath Shepherd, author... 74 STERLING. Collection of Enamel Decorated Silver Sewing Accessories. Includes a German enamel decorated sterling thimble displaying roses against an engine turned yellow ground and further accented by a carved blue cap with divots - stamped to the underside, "Sterling Germany 8"; an .800 silver and... 75 (2) Palais Royal Opaline Glass Figural Thimble Holders. Includes a Palais Royal gilt metal thimble holder of a man carrying a hinged opaline glass egg with fitted interior - figure is set atop a circular base, also includes a gilt metal thimble. Accompanied by a second Palais Royal gilt metal thi... 76 SILVER. 18th C German .812 Silver Sewing Compendium. 18th century German .812 silver standing sewing compendium with several sections unscrewing to reveal a thimble, a spool, a needle case (unable to unscrew this portion), and a wax seal stamp to the underside. Stamped, "13" to the seal sta... 77 SILVER. Collection of (6) Silver Thimbles. Includes a Continental .800 silver thimble with ribbon swag border, scalloped edge, and carved purple cap - stamped, "800"; a Continental .830 silver thimble with carved red cap - stamped, "830" alongside an unidentified maker's mark; a Continental .... 78 SILVER. Antique French Silver and Enamel Etui. Antique French silver mounted cylindrical needle case with white ground decorated with multi-color enamel decorated floral swags and gilt borders. One side of the etui opens to reveal a needle case, and the second opens to reveal a scent bottle... 79 Collection of Tartan Thimble and Thread Holders. Includes (3) egg form thread holders - marked, "Stuart" and "Charlie"; a barrel form thimble holder - marked, "Caledonia"; (2) cylindrical thimble holders - marked, "Cameron" and "Clan Stuart"; a cylindrical thimble holder with a silver tone thimble ... 80 SILVER. (2) 18th/19th C Silver Filigree Objects. Includes a 19th century miniature silver filigree mandolin thimble box and silver thimble - mandolin is missing two brass strings, accompanied by a Jan 28th 2017 ebay receipt of $440; and an antique Batavian filigree silver thimble case - underside u... 81 19th C Carved Walnut Etui with Silver Accessories. 19th century carved walnut form hinged etui with silver-tone lined interior. Accompanied by a pair of stainless shears, a silver needle case with needle, a silver bodkin needle, a second silver needle, a silver thimble, a silver mounted ruby glass sc... 82 (4) French Palais Royal Opaline Glass Egg Objects. Includes a Palais Royal blue opaline glass hinged egg form etui suspended from a chain and ring - with interior gold-tone objects including a pair of shears, needle, needle case, bodkin needle, and thimble; a Palais Royal blue opaline hinged egg form... 83 (2) Victorian Shoe Form Velvet Etuis or Necessaires. Includes a sweet-as-can-be Victorian green velvet heeled lady's shoe with hinged backing the opens to reveal a fitted interior - home to two well matched German shears with silver-plated handles (tiered in sizes) and a silver thimble wit... 84 SILVER. Collection of (5) Silver Sewing Objects. Includes a tall antique silver thimble with floral swag border flanking a cartouche - free of monograms and/or inscriptions, accompanied by a fitted leather case; a Charles Horner Dorcas silver thimble, size 9; a monogrammed and dated English silver ... 85 (2) French Palais Royal Carriage Form Thimble Holders. Includes a Palais Royal thimble holder in the form a single horse drawn egg carriage displaying a chinoiserie paint decorated interior set against a red ground - carriage sits atop a rectangular alabaster base; and a French Palais Royal thim... 86 Antique/Vintage Gilt Metal Chatelaine. Includes a gilt metal chatelaine suspending three ornate pierced link chains terminating in a variety of gilt metal basket weave pattern objects consisting of a pencil case, basket form thimble holder, and elongated and tapered basket form case for s... 87 SILVER. (2) Sterling Sewing Objects. Includes a Foster and Bailey sterling egg form box with light blue engine turned enamel decorated and a cobalt and gilt decorated border flanked by white enamel decoration - interior of the box reveal a sterling spool and needle case compendium (with... 88 19th C Equestrian Theme Steel Chatelaine. 19th century stainless steel equestrian theme chatelaine displaying a horse bit and whip stick suspending (4) stainless steel chains terminating in a bucket form thimble holder, a cylindrical needle case, a horse shoe form and red velvet pin cushion ... 89 (2) French Palais Royal Bird Form Necessaires. Includes an antique French Palais Royal gilt metal bird form needle holder with enamel decoration, and a collar displaying a single light blue bead - hinged wings open to reveal a single gold-tone thimble, bird is set atop a gilt base with a red velv... 90 French Palais Royal Gilt Metal Beehive Necessaire. 19th century French Palais Royal gilt metal footed beehive form necessaire accented by applied bugs and leaves with enamel decoration. Necessaire opens to reveal a fitted interior with thimble, bodkin needle, and scissors. From the estate of Jo Anne ... 91 SILVER. (4) Silver and Enamel Thimbles Inc. Hammer Includes a David Andersen sterling and enamel thimble with carved moonstone cap - stamped to the underside, "925" with a maker's mark; a Marius Hammer .930 silver and blue & white enamel thimble with carved moonstone cap - stamped, "930S" with a make... 92 19th C Royal Worcester "Jeweled" Porcelain Thimble 19th century Royal Worcester porcelain thimble displaying (4) turquoise navette form pendants accented by gilt beading and borders of white dots against a gilt ground. Unmarked. From the estate of Jo Anne Rath Shepherd, author of "Antique and Unusual... 93 SILVER. (7) Silver and Enamel Landscape Thimbles. Includes a Norwegian sterling and enamel decorated thimble displaying a snowy landscape scene with carved cap - stamped, "925 S Norway 2"; a Continental silver and enamel decorated thimble displaying a landscape scene with windmill - stamped, "9" wit... 94 SILVER. (7) Silver and Enamel Decorated Thimbles. Includes a German .935 silver and enamel decorated thimble with four leaf clovers and carved cap - stamped, "935 Germany Sterling"; a .935 silver and floral enamel decorated thimble with carved cap - stamped, "935 9"; a German sterling and floral ena... 95 SILVER. (11) Silver and Enamel "Flower" Thimbles. Includes a German sterling and floral enamel decorated thimble - stamped, "9 Sterling Germany"; a sterling and floral enamel decorated thimble - stamped, "Sterling Silver"; a David Andersen Norwegian sterling and floral enamel decorated thimble - sta... 96 (3) Antique Carved Wood or Leather Necessaires. Includes a 19th century French brass and red leather barrel form necessaire with fitted interior housing a thimble, tweezers, needle case, bodkin needle, scissors and scent bottle, push button raises the interior accoutrements; an antique carved wood... |
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