Early 20th Century Gold Thimble with Floral Border
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
early 20th century
This early 20th-century thimble is crafted from gold and serves as a functional sewing accessory. The thimble features a traditional dimpled surface designed to securely hold a needle during use.
Decorative interest is provided by an ornate floral border encircling the base, which is set between fine beaded detailing. The item measures approximately 2 cm in length and has a gross weight of about 3.5 grams. The piece is marked with the number 10, stamped into the metal. The combination of its functional design and decorative embellishments around the rim is characteristic of sewing tools from this period, which often blended utility with aesthetic appeal.
Its compact size and precious metal construction indicate it was intended for both practical needlework tasks and personal use as a fine-quality sewing implement.
Evidence at a glance
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Physical characteristics
- Length
- 2 cm
- Weight
- approximately 3.5 grams
- Material
- gold
Technical characteristics
- Markings
- 10
Design
- Surface
- dimpled
- Decoration
- floral border at base
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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