Victorian Sterling Silver Thimble, James Allen, 1898 & Jeweller's Case For Sale

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DESCRIPTION

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Unusual Victorian sterling silver thimble by Birmingham silversmith James Allen. Body decorated with large over a border of chased diagonal lines. Clear hallmarks: J.A (for James Allen, Birmingham. the lion passant for sterling silver, the date letter Old English lower case "y" for 1898 and the Birmingham Assay Office anchor mark. In excellent condition - in round with no holes, dents, damage or repairs. Height approx. 2.5 cm; base diameter 1.6 cm; weight 5.1 grams.

Comes complete with jeweller's shaped red leather thimble case with metal hinge and hook and eye catch. Lined with white silk and dark blue velvet. Some scuffing to the leather as you can see in the pictures below.

PAYMENT & SHIPPING DETAILS

PAYMENT: I prefer payment by Paypal and I accept only Paypal payments from overseas (Non-UK) winning buyers. UK buyers may pay by cheque or postal order. Payment or notification of intended payment is expected at the close of the sale.

SHIPPING UK: Royal Mail First Class Recorded: £3.50; Special Delivery £6.50. Overseas / Non-UK: Standard Airmail: £3.50. Royal Mail Signed For £9.00 I am happy to combine costs for multiple purchases within the same week. You will pay only one shipping charge. Items will be dispatched as soon as possible after receipt of payment - often within 24 hours.

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