This souvenir set contained a silver cased thimble, complete with the iles mark fig, and an ivorine finger guard fig 14. The finding of a face facing either left or right, a workers head, or a hammer and sickle mark usually signify a thimble from russia. Gorham silver was founded in providence, rhode island, 1831 by jabez gorham, a master craftsman, in partnership with henry l. Prior to 1870 silver was scarce and so coins were melted down and the thimbles made of this silver were marked coin. Similar thimbles are pictured in gay ann rogers book american silver thimbles, page 97, fig. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Betsy ross and the silver thimble readytoread cofa. Emlis has a several outofprint needlework books for sale. Betsy ross and the silver thimble readytoread cofa greene, stephanie, magnuson, diana on.
American silver marks w online encyclopedia of silver. American metalcraft bzz95b rectangular wire zorro baskets, small, black. In 1842, the congress enacted a tariff which effectively blocked the importation of silverware from outside the united states, which aided. The company also made thimbles, combs, jewelry, and other small items.
Thimble collecting reached a feverish pitch for some of the iconic american silver thimbles and. Very nice, never used condition with no holes and in round. The american thimbles are much shorter than their equivalent in the u. Price guide keyed to american silver thimbles paperback january 1, 1989 by gay ann rogers author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A history of thimbles through time norton house quilting. Antique webster co dutch windmill landscape sterling. During the revolutionary war, served as captain of the independent company, the kingston reds. The spelling of their names aside, wow, what great thimbles they made. If you put a whole lot of thimbles in front of me, say 10 of each, i could pick them out and put 10 on one side and 10 on the other. See more ideas about thimbles, vintage sewing machines, sewing items. Very worthwhile information as it pertains to thimbles and sewing items with a war or military influence.
Antique and collectable thimbles and accessories averil mathis 4. The american ones are much shorter and their marks are normally up inside the apex. Russian gold fineness was measured in zolotniks and 56 corresponding to 14k gold is the mark most commonly seen on. The history of needlework tools and accessories by sylvia groves. I will repair or replace anything that happens to your thimble, forever. Holmes book, a history of thimbles, is the very best place to start.
Volume in pristine condition, unclipped dustjacket has the lightest of shelf wear. Made in the usa using the same high standards that simons bros. American silver thimbles by gay ann rogers, isbn 1869812034, compare new and used books prices among online bookstores. Finland, germany may also carry these marks because there was no specific mark for imported silver goods. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. American silver thimbles by gay ann rogers alibris. Signed by gay ann rogers on the halftitle page with no inscription. At first blush, a thimble would appear to have little prospect of being anything more than a functional object designed to make hand stitching an easier, and safer, activity. We are extremely proud to offer these fine new thimbles. The book includes hundreds of photographs of american silver thimbles from fiftythree outstanding private collections. A thimble is a small hard pitted cup worn for protection on the finger that pushes the needle in sewing. Please see our other ebay auctions for more antique thimbles.
American silver marks a online encyclopedia of silver. This is the first comprehensive and authoritative study of american silver thimbles. First introduced in 1932, the childhood of famous americans series has grown to include biographies of more than fifty subjects. If the thimbles now for sale on ebay dont encourage a thimble collecting fetish amongst my followers, i give up, cant be done. The advertising thimbles is an americanborn product with a large family tree.
International is likely to have continued using this mark for some period. Price new from used from paperback, january 1, 1989 please retry. See more ideas about sewing notions, vintage sewing and sewing accessories. Buy a collectors guide to thimbles 1st edition by bridget mcconnel isbn. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Benjamin halsted february 17, 1734 may 22, 1817, also spelled benjamin halstead, was an american silversmith active in new york city, philadelphia, and elizabeth, new jersey. There was a time when i spent untold hours shooting photos and writing about thimbles and the effort resulted in my book, american silver thimbles. Thimble vintage sewing notions, antique sewing machines, needle book, needle. Similar boxed sets were on sale in sydney as late as 1907 personal communication.
Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Thimbles and thimble cases shire book shire book s. Thimbles are small, so they leave scant space for embellishment, and their working end is almost always. Thimbles bearing names of products from animal feed to insurance began appearing in the early 1900s. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Betsy ross and the silver thimble readytoread cofa greene. American silver thimbles, rogers, gay ann back lane books. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
Holmes book is woven with beautiful photos of every kind of thimble imaginable, from the rare dorcas thimbles to ancient american thimbles made from bone, to the more common metal thimbles. Felix morel gold flower thimble needle book, needle and thread, sewing tools, sewing. Box 29400 philadelphia, pa 19125 phone 12154269901 fax 12154269952. The separate price guide is a great reference for every photo in the fullsize book. Sterling silver designed by carol winandy of tatsy, inc. Two silver thimbles are associated with the 1862 exhibition 2. Get the best deals on 19001940 antique us sterling silver thimbles when you shop the largest online selection at. The text covers early and unmarked examples and those made by the major and minor american thimble manufacturers of the 19th and 20th centuries. This book is an excellent reference source on the american silver thimble makers and the history of american silver thimbles. Bertrand did a splendid job on research for this booklet and she has included information as far back as the napoleonic wars 17991819. All early american thimbles were imported from europe so that many european thimbles with appropriate marks may be found in america. Christmas 1982 sterling silver thimble 11 z vintage sewing notions.
I know it is listed in american silver thimbles by gay ann rogers and would like to tell you what page it is on. It covers silver thimbles manufactured by american artisans of the 19th and 20th centuries up to 1989, giving clear photographs and descriptions. Silver, sterling, thimbles, sewing 1930now, collectibles. Emlis has a several outofprint needlework books for. Buy american silver thimbles by gay ann rogers online at alibris. Company has maintained since it was established in 1839. In 1794 he founded the first thimble factory in the united states halsted was born in hempstead, new york, made a freeman of new york city in 1764, and married sarah treadwell on october 22, 1765. Simons brothers antique victorian sterling silver repousse floral sewing thimble. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Our appraisals archive contains thousands of antiques roadshow appraisal videos and valuable information spanning nearly 20 years worth of series episodes. Get the best deals on antique us sterling silver thimbles when you shop the largest online selection at. The other thimble is offered in a separate auction on ebay. Antique victorian 925 sterling silver repousse floral design sewing thimble. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.