Edwardian sterling silver child's thimble and case
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1907 and 1912
This collectible ensemble comprises a child's thimble and a matching sterling silver carry case. The thimble measures 13.5mm by 10.9mm and was crafted by James Fenton, bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1907.
Accompanying the thimble is a protective sterling silver case measuring 82mm by 16mm, which is equipped with a chain and a ring holder for portability. The case was manufactured by Adie & Lovekin Ltd and is hallmarked Birmingham 1912. The set has a combined weight of 14 grams. Both pieces reflect early 20th-century British silversmithing, providing a functional and decorative accessory set for a young seamstress of the era.
The juxtaposition of the diminutive thimble and the slender tubular case, complete with its original suspension chain, highlights the specialized personal accoutrements produced during this period.
Evidence at a glance
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Physical characteristics
- Material
- sterling silver
- Total weight
- 14g
- Case dimensions
- 82 x 16mm
- Thimble dimensions
- 13.5 x 10.9mm
Technical characteristics
- Case hallmark
- Birmingham 1912
- Thimble hallmark
- Birmingham 1907
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
- James Fenton (thimble), Adie & Lovekin Ltd (case)
Catalogue references
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