American Sterling Silver Novelty Jigger Thimble by Towle
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
ca. 1960
This collectible American figural jigger is designed in the shape of a large-scale thimble. Crafted from sterling silver by the manufacturer Towle, this novelty piece features the classic dimpled texture characteristic of a traditional sewing thimble across its lower exterior surface.
The upper section of the jigger is smooth and features a stylized script engraving that reads, “Just a thimbleful,” a playful nod to its form and function as a liquid measuring vessel. The item stands two inches tall and possesses a weight of 28.9 grams. Thimble-shaped jiggers gained cultural popularity in the late Victorian era and continued to be produced through the mid-20th century. This specific example, dating to approximately 1960, is finished with a hallmarked base identifying the maker.
It exhibits clean, minimalist construction with a plain, rolled rim and consistent silver finish.
Evidence at a glance
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Physical characteristics
- Height
- 2 inches
- Weight
- 28.9 g
- Material
- sterling silver
Design
- Decoration
- dimpled thimble texture, engraved script
- Inscription
- Just a thimbleful
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Towle
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.