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Vintage Collectible Souvenir Thimble GEMINI FINSBIRY Fine Bone China Englad
Vintage Collectible Souvenir Thimble GEMINI FINSBIRY Fine Bone China Englad
Vintage Collectible Souvenir Thimble GEMINI FINSBIRY Fine Bone China Englad
Vintage Collectible Souvenir Thimble GEMINI FINSBIRY Fine Bone China Englad
Vintage Collectible Souvenir Thimble GEMINI FINSBIRY Fine Bone China Englad
Vintage Collectible Souvenir Thimble GEMINI FINSBIRY Fine Bone China Englad
Vintage Collectible Souvenir Thimble GEMINI FINSBIRY Fine Bone China Englad
Vintage Collectible Souvenir Thimble GEMINI FINSBIRY Fine Bone China Englad

Vintage Collectible Souvenir Thimble GEMINI FINSBIRY Fine Bone China Englad

$ 4.21

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Material: Bone
  • Condition: Vintage - Pre-owned condition - This item comes from a private collector & has been on display. This item is Vintage & may show signs of age. Please look at the pictures - they are part of the description!
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back

    Description

    Today I have up for consideration a Vintage - Collectors Thimble
    .
    This Thimble is 1" tall & 7/8" diameter at the base. This piece is made of Fine Bone China. This Thimble Features The sign Gemini May 22 - June 21.
    T
    his piece is marked:  FINSBURY - Fine Bone China - Made in England
    History of Thimbles
    A thimble is a small hard pitted cup worn for protection on the finger that pushes the needle in sewing
    . Usually, thimbles with a closed top are used by dressmakers but special thimbles with an opening at the end are used by tailors as this allows them to manipulate the cloth more easily. Finger guards differ from tailors’ thimbles in that they often have a top but are open on one side. Some finger guards are little more than a finger shield attached to a ring to maintain the guard in place. The Old English word
    þȳmel
    , the ancestor of thimble, is derived from Old English
    þūma
    , the ancestor of our word thumb. Collecting thimbles became popular in the UK when many companies made special thimbles to commemorate the Great Exhibition
    held in the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park
    , London
    . In the 19th century, many thimbles were made from silver
    ; however, it was found that silver is too soft a metal and can be easily punctured by most needles. Today you will see Thimbles made from Porcelain, Glass & Pewter.
    Package weight: 1- LB
    Weight includes the item, box, bubble wrap & packing materials.
    NOTE: I DO NOT set the shipping cost – that is done by the USPS!! Shipping cost is based on location & the weight of the package! PLEASE review the shipping cost BEFORE you buy!
    I pack all fragile pieces well, however these pieces are VERY FRAGILE & I have no control on how packages are handled after they leave my possession. If something does break during delivery I will request pictures of the broken item(s) before I will offer a refund.
    I prefer payment through PayPal.
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    Thank you for your time & your purchase!