{"product_id":"antique-sterling-silver-thimble-the-spa-h-g-s","title":"Antique Sterling Silver Thimble – \"THE SPA\" – H.G. \u0026 S.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn antique sterling silver thimble hallmarked in Birmingham for 1932. This example is marked \"THE SPA\", \"Made in England\" and \"Sterling Silver\", making it an interesting collectable sewing thimble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thimble features a traditional honeycomb-style working surface and carries the maker's mark H G \u0026amp; S. The size is marked \"18\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maker's mark H G \u0026amp; S was used by Henry Griffith \u0026amp; Sons of Birmingham, a well-known manufacturer of silver thimbles and small silverware during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The firm produced a large variety of decorative and commemorative thimbles, many of which remain popular with collectors today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Maker: Henry Griffith \u0026amp; Sons (H G \u0026amp; S)\u003cbr\u003e• Hallmarks: Birmingham, 1932\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Sterling Silver\u003cbr\u003e• Marked: \"THE SPA\"\u003cbr\u003e• Marked: \"Made in England\"\u003cbr\u003e• Size: 18\u003cbr\u003e• Type: Sewing Thimble\u003cbr\u003e• Country of Origin: England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Height: Approx. 23mm\u003cbr\u003e• Internal Diameter: Approx. 16mm\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: Approx. 3.65g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Several dents and dings present around the body and rim\u003cbr\u003e• Base is slightly misshapen\/out of round\u003cbr\u003e• Surface wear, scratches and tarnishing consistent with age and use\u003cbr\u003e• Hallmarks remain readable\u003cbr\u003e• No obvious repairs noted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA collectable sterling silver advertising thimble by Henry Griffith \u0026amp; Sons, hallmarked Birmingham 1932. Featuring \"THE SPA\" and original English silver hallmarks, it would make an attractive addition to a collection of sewing antiques or silver thimbles.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\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":53201090347275,"sku":"1720\/2","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6560\/9995\/files\/2AE1F146-8D82-40EB-B524-259251F8158E_1_201_a.jpg?v=1782198461","url":"https:\/\/bowles.ltd\/products\/antique-sterling-silver-thimble-the-spa-h-g-s","provider":"Bowles Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}