Elegant Vintage to Antique English 14k Gold Thimble with Amethyst Gem Setting, Almost Jewelry Heirman a top maker

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an inkwell in the left side covered compartment and the original boar bristle pen or quill brush in the other

600 copperplate engravings and etchings

so was quite visionary for its time and likely custom made for a gentleman

France) She was the youngest of the five famous de Nesle sisters

Elegant Vintage to Antique English 14k Gold Thimble with Amethyst Gem Setting, Almost Jewelry Heirman a top makerI love the old semiprecious gemstone set thimbles, and this one is particularly beautiful. Unmarked, but tests 14k gold, it was part of a grouping of fabulous sewing antiques I had bought a while back. Little bits, like jewelry almost. Weight is 4. 19 grams. Thimble is 22mm tall, 12mm across opening (diameter). NOTE: the silk embroidery upon which it's been photographed is not included. Very good to excellent condition for age and type, it seems like