Leopard Antiques Antique Silver Thimble

Antique Silver Thimble - Charles Horner

Reference: S1425 Period: Edward VII Year: 1905 Silversmith: Charles Horner Place: Chester Price: $ 90.00 Weight: 5 grams Dimensions: 2.4 cm height, 1.7 cm diameter Condition: Excellent. Description: A silver thimble, size 11, with an unusual and attractive "pierced skirt" or "garland of flowers", the garlands decorated with tiny flowers, with leaves suspended between the garlands. The hallmarks are clear, but have some wear. The makers mark CH is very clear. The hallmarks are accompanied by size mark "11". Charles Horner invented the "Dorcas" thimble in the 1880's, the business became famous for thimbles, hatpins and enamels. It was located in Halifax, Yorkshire, as a consequence most Horner silver is hallmarked in Chester. We have been informed that this border is called Vandyke.

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