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These is an interesting example of a vintage advertising thimble, in a white metal, which is probably aluminium. The thimble which has a blue band at the base, reads “Eat Bermaline Bread” and the internal diameter is 1.5 cms. It is in good condition, of practical use, or a welcome addition to a thimble collection.

This is s sterling silver Edwardian thimble for a child. It is hallmarked for Birmingham for the year 1909, and the maker’s mark J.S is probably for James Swann. The first photograph shows it together with an adult’s thimble (which is not for sale) to give some idea of the size. It is decorated with an intertwining swag round the base with the traditional indentations above. The ring round the base is faceted and it measures 5/8 inch or 1.7 cms. high. It measures 1.1 cms. in diameter inside measurement It is in very good condition, though there are some slight signs of use. These are rarer nowadays and hard to find - a lovely addition to a collection.