Victorian Sterling Thimble Keeper&2Antique GoldThimbles Start Price USD 9.99 Current Price USD 152.50 Time Left - Bid Count 17 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, August 25, 2008 End Time Thursday, September 04, 2008 Location Hanford, CA See more about 'Victorian Sterling Thimble Keeper&2Antique GoldThimbles' Description This is a fantastic lot of antique sewing items.  First is a Victorian Thimble Keeper or Holder.  Marked "Sterling" with a maker's mark of some kind; I think it is a flag or banner, but it is worn.  The hinge works perfectly; the top snaps closed, but is a little worn; there is a mounted loop and a ring for putting on a chain or ribbon. The smaller thimble is Goldsmith Stern & Co.  It is clearly marked with a "G", a smaller "s" and "c" inside.  Next to that mark is the 14K and an anchor.  Above the 14K mark is a 7 which I believe is the size.  The outside is immaculate with a diamond pattern on the bottom edge.  Above that is a band of decoration, then a smooth, plain band followed by the top indentations.  It is in great condition. The other thimble is marked, but I can't make it out.  It looks to be the bottom of the Simon's Bell.  The bottom is a plain band, followed by a little line of beading.  The next band is a farmhouse and a bridge scene with an engraved cartouche, "CFG" and a small "8", again I think that is the size.  Please, ask questions before bidding.  This is an estate lot with NO returns.  Shipping and handling will be free on this lot.  Thank you and GOOD LUCK!!  Place a Bid!