Silver - Day One - 25th January 2011

Lot 21

A Charles II silver thimble / needle case

Estimate £350 - £400 | Hammer £850

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Description

A Charles II silver thimble / needle case, maker's mark of W.F crowned, circa 1680, push button domed hinged cover, with a ring attachment, engraved foliate scroll decoration, the tapering stem with hatched diaper decoration, length 8cm, approx. weight 0.4oz. Purchased from Phillips, London, 26 February 1986.