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Silver thimble- the main body is covered with small indentations, the inside of which are darker than the rest of the thimble, almost black. The bottom is a high polished plain rim. Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Birmimgham, 1889.

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Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Birmimgham, 1889.

£42.00

This handsome antique silver thimble was hallmarked in Birmingham in 1889, by S.Blackensee & Sons . 1889, during the reign of Queen Victoria, was the year that Birmingham was granted the status of a city, despite not (at that time) having an Anglican cathedral, which...

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 The top half of the thimble has repeated little dots, the bottom half has  a swirl design that looks a little like a zip. The bottom band is plain shiny silver with a visisble hallmark. Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Birmingham, 1881

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Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Birmingham, 1881

£42.00

This thimble is over 140 years old and yet looks quite contemporary. It was hallmarked in Birmingham in 1881, by James Fenton of Great Hampton St Birmingham.   In 1881, during the reign of Queen Victoria, the Natural History Museum opened in London. It is attractively decorated...

Shiny silver thimble decorated with a repeated dot indentation all over except for the high polished rim. Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Birmingham, 1906.

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Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Birmingham, 1906.

£40.00

This attractive antique silver thimble was hallmarked in Birmingham in 1906 by James Fenton. 1906 was quite a year. There was a heatwave, Swansea experienced an earthquake, there were rail crashes in Salisbury and Grantham, London Underground opened both the Bakerloo Line and the Piccadilly...

The top two thirds od the silver thimble is covered with little dots, the bottom third is plain high polished silver with a horizontal indent between the two. Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Birmingham, 1918.

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Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Birmingham, 1918.

£42.00

This handsome antique silver thimble was hallmarked in Birmingham in 1918, by Henry Griffiths & Sons. This year sees the end of the First World War after four years, the beginning of the Interwar period, and a major advance in women's suffrage. The thimble is...

Shiny silver thimble with three shiny silver bands around the rim at the bottom and all-over dimpling on the rest. Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Chester, 1904

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Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Chester, 1904

£45.00

This handsome antique silver thimble was hallmarked in Chester in 1904 by Charles Horner. 1904, during the reign of Edward VII, the year that number plates were introduced on cars and a speed limit of 20 mph was introduced. The thimble is simply decorated with...

Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Chester, 1909. Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Chester, 1909.

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Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Chester, 1909.

£38.00

This handsome antique silver thimble was hallmarked in Chester in 1909, by Charles Horner. It is attractively decorated in a geometric design, lovely to think how many different sewing projects it has been part of in its lifetime...... It is in good condition, treasured by...

silver thimble is covered with little hexagonal shapes, the insides of which are almost black. The hallmark is visiable on a plain silver band on the bottom. Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Chester, 1913.

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Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Chester, 1913.

£42.00

This beautiful antique silver thimble was hallmarked in Chester in 1913, by Henry Griffiths and Sons. It is prettily decorated with a repeated small hexagonal design; it is lovely to think how many different sewing projects it has been part of in its lifetime...... 1913,...

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Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Chester, 1913. Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Chester, 1913.

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Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Chester, 1913.

£45.00

This beautiful antique silver thimble was hallmarked in Chester in 1913, by Charles Horner. It is prettily decorated with a 'Princess May' style pattern with a diamond cut border at the bottom. The Princess May design is so called as it was used in a...

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Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1900. Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1900.

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Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1900.

£42.00

This delicate antique silver thimble was hallmarked in Birmingham in 1900, by James Fenton of Great Hampton Street. The same year that the Queen Mum was born and a stone fell at Stonehenge. It is very prettily decorated with a dotty crown, and a geometric...

Silver thimble with high polished rim in the bottom and a repeated dot over the rest. The dots are darker grey in appearance. Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked in Chester by Charles Horner in 1918

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Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked in Chester by Charles Horner in 1918

£38.00

This attractive antique silver thimble was hallmarked in Chester by Charles Horner in 1918. This year sees the end of the First World War after four years, the beginning of the Interwar period, and a major advance in women's suffrage. The thimble is simply decorated...

ilver thimble with two different designs in two halves. The top is lots of little dots, the bottom is larger flower design, a little like a chrsanthemum. Their is a plain silver band around the bottom. The hallmark is clear. Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked in Chester, 1916

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Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked in Chester, 1916

£42.00

This attractive antique silver thimble was hallmarked in Chester by Charles Horner in 1916.  A year that was dominated by the First World War and noted for the Easter Rising in Ireland. The thimble is attractively decorated within two sections, the top is repeated dots...

Antique Silver Topped 'Hair Tidy',  Hallmarked in London, 1910 Antique Silver Topped 'Hair Tidy',  Hallmarked in London, 1910

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Antique Silver Topped 'Hair Tidy', Hallmarked in London, 1910

£60.00

A silver topped glass pot that is well over 100 years old and still looking marvellous!  What is a hair tidy I hear you ask! Well in the Victorian and Edwardian eras, and beyond, they were commonly used by ladies to store hair that was...

A jar shaped glass pot, topped by a shiny silver lid. The glass is decorated with deco style swags and bows design in the top half, plain at the bottom. Antique Silver Topped Glass 'Tidy Pot' Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1921

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Antique Silver Topped Glass 'Tidy Pot' Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1921

£70.00

Shiny silver, sparkly glass and a Deco design, wonderful! This pretty, elegant glass pot has a high polished sterling silver lid and an interesting diamond cut Deco swag pattern in the glass. It was hallmarked in Birmingham in 1921 by (wait for it!)  Cornelius Desarmeaux...

Antique Silver Topped Glass Dressing Table Tidy,  Hallmarked in Chester, 1912. Antique Silver Topped Glass Dressing Table Tidy,  Hallmarked in Chester, 1912.

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Antique Silver Topped Glass Dressing Table Tidy, Hallmarked in Chester, 1912.

£78.00

Wow, over 100 years old and still looking beautiful! This elegant glass pot has a high polished sterling silver top. It was hallmarked in Chester in 1912. It is the perfect place to keep your precious little treasures. 1912, the year that Lawrence Oates, a member...

Clear glass bottle with silver lid on a beige background Antique Silver Topped Glass Pot,  Hallmarked in London, 1843.

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Antique Silver Topped Glass Pot, Hallmarked in London, 1843.

£68.00

An elegant antique to bring a touch of history and style to your home. This handsome glass pot, with a 'Lighthouse' design, has a high polished sterling silver top, with ornate cut-out patterns. It was hallmarked in London in 1843 by Edward, John and William...

Antique Sterling Silver Brooch Hallmarked in Birmingham 1890. Antique Sterling Silver Brooch Hallmarked in Birmingham 1890.

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Antique Sterling Silver Brooch Hallmarked in Birmingham 1890.

£45.00

Brooches have been a popular piece of jewellery for many years, in fact they are having a resurgence at the moment, so it is wonderful to find an antique brooch that is still stylish in modern times. This attractive antique silver brooch was hallmarked in...

Antique Sterling Silver Brooch Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1834. Antique Sterling Silver Brooch Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1834.

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Antique Sterling Silver Brooch Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1834.

£58.00

It's interesting that brooches are trending in the jewellery world at the moment and yet we can find one dating back 190 years! This attractive antique silver brooch was hallmarked in Birmingham in 1834. Styles may have changed but it is easy to appreciate how...

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Antique Sterling Silver Brooch Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1889. Antique Sterling Silver Brooch Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1889.

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Antique Sterling Silver Brooch Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1889.

£48.00

What a lucky find! This attractive antique silver brooch was hallmarked in Birmingham in 1889. It has a pretty design incorporating a horseshoe. Victorians were very superstitious, so many pieces of jewellery included a horseshoe as a sign of good luck. In really good condition...

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Antique Sterling Silver Brooch Hallmarked in Chester, 1885. Antique Sterling Silver Brooch Hallmarked in Chester, 1885.

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Antique Sterling Silver Brooch Hallmarked in Chester, 1885.

£45.00

Although brooches are so on trend at the moment, they have been worn for many years. This beauty has been around for 129 years and looks as good as new. This attractive antique silver brooch was hallmarked in Chester in 1885.  Styles may have changed...

Antique Sterling Silver Ladle, Hallmarked London, 1834. Antique Sterling Silver Ladle, Hallmarked London, 1834.

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Antique Sterling Silver Ladle, Hallmarked London, 1834.

£125.00

This ladle is 190 years old. Just imagine what it may have seen in its time, what occasions it has graced. Maybe it was used for a dinner at a grand country house! This antique silver ladle was hallmarked in London in 1834, by Randall...

Shiny silver thimble decorated with a repeated dot indentation all over except for the high polished rim. Antique Sterling Silver Thimble Hallmarked in Chester, 1905.

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Antique Sterling Silver Thimble Hallmarked in Chester, 1905.

£38.00

This delicate antique silver thimble was hallmarked in Chester in 1905, by Henry Griffiths and Sons. The same year that Cadburys produced their first ever Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate bar, Chelsea Football Club was founded, and Aspirin was first sold in the UK. It is...

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Silver vesta case with intricate design, a hinged lid and bale at top centre. Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Hallmarked Birmingham 1904.

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Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Hallmarked Birmingham 1904.

£68.00

These lovely little antique cases were used to keep matches in, to keep them dry and to have them to hand when they were needed. Nowadays they can be worn as a striking locket pendant, or can make gorgeous little keepsakes Hallmarked in Birmingham in...

Silver vesta case with intricate engravings  with a hinged lid and a bale fixed centrally at the top Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Hallmarked Birmingham 1913

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Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Hallmarked Birmingham 1913

£74.00

These lovely little antique cases were used to keep matches in, to keep them dry and to have them to hand when they were needed. Nowadays they can be worn as a striking locket pendant, or can make gorgeous little keepsakes Hallmarked in Birmingham in...

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Engraved silver vesta case with hinged lid and bale set on one side. Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Hallmarked Birmingham 1920

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Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Hallmarked Birmingham 1920

£68.00

These lovely little antique cases were used to keep matches in, to keep them dry and to have them to hand when they were needed. Nowadays they can be worn as a striking locket pendant, or can make gorgeous little keepsakes Hallmarked in Birmingham in...