Russian silver and enamel thimble, Fedor Ruch, St Petersburg, 1888-1908
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1888-1908
This is a refined silver and enamel thimble crafted by the St Petersburg maker Fedor Ruch. Dating to the period between 1888 and 1908, the piece exemplifies the intricate metalwork and enameling traditions prevalent in Russia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The object is composed of silver, featuring a classic dimpled surface at the base to provide the necessary grip for needlework. The upper portion of the thimble is decorated with polychrome enamel detailing, showcasing a repeating pattern of blue-toned circular motifs separated by bands of wirework. The piece bears official Russian silver hallmarks, specifically the 84 silver standard mark, alongside the maker's mark 'FR' in Cyrillic, which identifies the work of Fedor Ruch.
With a height of 1.9 cm and a diameter of 1.8 cm, the thimble has a gross weight of 11 grams, reflecting its solid construction and decorative purpose as an accessory for fine sewing.
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Physical characteristics
- Height
- 1.9 cm
- Weight
- 11 gr
- Diameter
- 1.8 cm
- Material
- silver and enamel
Technical characteristics
- Hallmarks
- 84 silver standard, maker's mark in Cyrillic FR
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
- Fedor Ruch
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.