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Norfolk, UK
Corozo Nut Thimble Case with Silver Thimble
REF: ACMC142 / LA572861
£155
€181
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LoveAntiques Dealersince May 2020Approved item825 sales by dealer
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Description
A lovely piece of late Victorian sewing ware. This is a delightfully carved Corozo nut, with good colouring, shape and size. Modelled to represent an acorn, the case unscrews to reveal a silver thimble to the inside. The thimble is a later companion dating to the reign of George V. Corozo nuts are the seeds of the Phytelephas palm tree and is more commonly known as "vegetable ivory" due to its colouring. Native to Central/South American rainforests, they are dried and carved into highly durable, eco-friendly pieces. A usable addition to any collection.
Hallmarks:- Clear and readable
Date:- Birmingham 1918
Maker:- James Fenton
Case Date:- Circa 1880
measurements
Height:
2.4 cm
Diameter:
1.7 cm
Case 5cm x 3cm
declaration
Andrew Cox Antiques has clarified that the Corozo Nut Thimble Case with Silver Thimble (LA572861) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being Circa 1880
condition
Excellent, with no dents or holes to the silver, no chips or cracks to the case.
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Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1880
location
This Corozo Nut Thimble Case with Silver Thimble is located in Norfolk, United Kingdom
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