
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors was founded in Devon in 2014. Every piece we sell is carefully selected for its style, quality, originality and condition. We have a large workshop and pride ourselves in the quality of the pieces we sell, carrying out much of our sympathetic restoration 'in house'.
We have a large shop in the historic Dartmoor town of Ashburton in Devon where you can visit us Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm, or by appointment.
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Address
7 North Street
Ashburton
Devon
United Kingdom
TQ13 7QJ
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Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm
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Antique Treen Thimble Holder
REF: LA571528
£65
€75
$88
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LoveAntiques Dealersince Feb 2020Approved item2872 sales by dealerAvailable for local pick-up
LoveAntiques Dealersince Feb 2020Approved item2872 sales by dealerAvailable for local pick-up
Description
A beautiful turned wood and vegetable ivory thimble holder in the form of a novelty eggcup. It is well made with raised stud detail on the base and applied bone strips. The 'egg' part unthreads to reveal a shaped thimble holder within and it even comes with a sterling silver thimble, hallmarked for Birmingham 1929.
The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.
measurements
Height:
7 cm
Width:
3 cm
declaration
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd has clarified that the Antique Treen Thimble Holder (LA571528) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being circa 1929
condition
It is a good quality piece with a beautiful patina. It is in good condition for its age. There is an old glued repair to the base (see photo) and there's some wear and small holes in the top of the silver thimble but no major damages and it displays well.
additional info
Material:
Origin:
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1929
location
This Antique Treen Thimble Holder is located in Devon, United Kingdom
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