{"product_id":"antique-sterling-silver-thimble-h-g-s","title":"Antique Sterling Silver Thimble – H.G. \u0026 S","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming antique sterling silver thimble featuring an attractive all-over engraved star and floral pattern. The hallmarks are heavily rubbed through age and use, although the maker's mark \u003cstrong\u003eH.G. \u0026amp; S\u003c\/strong\u003e remains visible. The thimble has a pleasant, well-used appearance with substantial surface wear, making it an honest example of a practical sewing accessory from the late Victorian or early 20th-century period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts decorative hand-engraved design gives it good display appeal, while the visible wear reflects many years of use. An interesting addition to a thimble collection, sewing memorabilia collection, or antique silver collection.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Maker: H.G. \u0026amp; S\u003cbr\u003e• Item: Sterling Silver Thimble\u003cbr\u003e• Date \/ Period: Likely late Victorian to early 20th Century\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Sterling Silver\u003cbr\u003e• Decoration: All-over engraved geometric floral\/star pattern\u003cbr\u003e• Hallmarks: Present but heavily rubbed and largely illegible\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Height: 21.7mm\u003cbr\u003e• Internal Base Diameter: 14.4mm\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 5.82g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Heavy surface wear throughout\u003cbr\u003e• Hallmarks heavily rubbed and difficult to read\u003cbr\u003e• Numerous scratches, marks and signs of long-term use\u003cbr\u003e• Decorative engraving remains visible\u003cbr\u003e• No obvious splits or holes observed\u003cbr\u003e• Displays well despite wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA decorative antique sterling silver thimble with attractive engraved decoration and visible H.G. \u0026amp; S maker's mark. Although the hallmarks are worn and the thimble shows significant signs of use, it remains a desirable collector's piece and a nice example of a well-used Victorian or Edwardian sewing accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Henry Griffith \u0026 Sons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53201391616267,"sku":"1720\/7B","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6560\/9995\/files\/F23C35AC-4A76-4E72-877C-42B3B49840FB_1_201_a.jpg?v=1782208024","url":"https:\/\/bowles.ltd\/products\/antique-sterling-silver-thimble-h-g-s","provider":"Bowles Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}