American sterling silver novelty thimble jigger shot glass
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Antique
This antique American novelty jigger or shot glass is crafted from sterling silver. Designed as an enlarged, functional version of a sewing thimble, it serves as a piece of barware.
The exterior body features a characteristic dimpled or quilted pattern associated with traditional thimbles, providing both decorative texture and tactile grip. The upper band is engraved with the whimsical inscription "Only A Thimble Full," playing on the object's scale and dual-purpose design. The piece has a height of approximately 1 7/8 inches and a diameter of 1 13/16 inches, with a total weight of 44 grams. It bears a "STERLING" hallmark, confirming the composition of the silver used.
While physically modeled after a sewing tool, its construction is sturdy and specifically intended for use as a measure for spirits.
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Physical characteristics
- Height
- 1 7/8 inches
- Weight
- 44 grams
- Diameter
- 1 13/16 inches
- Material
- Sterling silver
Technical characteristics
- Usage
- Barware jigger
Design
- Pattern
- Dimpled or quilted
- Inscription
- Only A Thimble Full
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.
Catalogue references
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