Antique Vintage Simon Bros Sterling Silver Blue Enamel Guilloche Thimble Size 11

Description

Antique Victorian Simon Bros. Sterling Silver robins egg blue Enamel Floral Guilloche Thimble decorated with pink roses. A lovely piece to add to any thimble collection.
Simon Bros Co was established in 1839 by George W. Simons. The City Directory for Pennsylvania listed him as a manufacturer of gold and sterling thimbles and pencil cases. His brother, Peter, joined him in the business and by 1858 George W Simons and Brother are described as employing 60 people and manufacturing many more products in addition to gold and sterling thimbles. In 1893 Simon Bros and Co received a medal and award at the Columbian Exhibition for achieving a variety of designs for gold and silver thimbles. In 1905 the Company name was officially changed to Simons, Bros and Co. They are still in business in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
MEASUREMENTS: approximately 7/8” long x 11/16” wide at widest point (base of thimble).
MARKINGS: the Simon Bros trademark is a fancy “S” located in the interior of the thimble. Also the number “11” which is the thimble size.
CONDITION: antique and preowned. Minor wear. Some expected tarnish. Guilloche is very close to perfect except for a very narrow strip (a sliver size) across the the top of the enamel less than 1/2” wide. (See photos for details). Some wear expected considering it’s age. Overall in very good condition and a wonderful piece to add to any collection.
Shipping: USPS First Class Mail
Antique Victorian sterling silver thimble by Ketcham & McDougall.
The piece is measures 3/4" tall by 5/8" across and is marked STERLING, KMCD and 8.
Please see the photos for the actual item you will receive.
Thank you for looking, and if you have any questions about the item feel free to ask us.