Silver, Vertu, Coins & Medals - 19th January 2016

Lot 643

A Victorian silver novelty silver thimble spirit measure

Estimate £100 - £150 | Hammer £90

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Description

A Victorian silver novelty silver thimble spirit measure,

maker's mark partially worn, Birmingham 1888,

modelled as a thimble, applied 'JUST A THIMBLEFUL', height 5.5cm, plus a silver sugar bowl, by The Barnards, London 1898, circular form, in the Irish manner, on three shell capped hoof feet, diameter 13cm, approx. weight 7.5oz. (2)