Two Oversized Sterling Silver Thimble Shot Glasses
Record status
Individual type · partial
This set consists of two oversized thimbles repurposed as shot glasses, intended as novelty items. Each piece is constructed from silver, with one example bearing rubbed Birmingham hallmarks and the other remaining unmarked.
The design of these novelty items mimics the traditional form and texture of sewing thimbles, but scaled up to a size capable of holding approximately two shots of liquid each. Both vessels feature an etched inscription reading "Just a thimble full," serving as a playful reference to their capacity. The exterior surfaces exhibit varied textural finishes reminiscent of functional thimbles, including pitted or stippled patterns typical of the tool's surface.
Standing at 5 centimeters in height, the two items have a combined weight of 89 grams. While they function as drinking vessels, their aesthetic is strictly derived from the classic needlework tool, combining practical utility with humorous, conversational utility for social drinking contexts.
Evidence at a glance
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Physical characteristics
- Height
- 5 cm
- Material
- Sterling silver
- Total weight
- 89 grams
Technical characteristics
- Capacity
- Approximately two shots each
Design
- Inscription
- Just a thimble full
- Surface pattern
- Stippled or etched texture
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
- Birmingham (one example)
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.