Los Nr: 657

Large Collection of Thimbles in Metal, Plastic, Silver and Mother-of-Pearl, including Zeppelin and Ballooning Motifs

Ausrufpreis: € 80,-

Extensive collection of various thimbles in metal, plastic, silver and mother-of-pearl. The designs range from classic forms to figural examples, including a thimble in the form of a bird’s head with enamelled cloisonné decoration. Particularly noteworthy are two examples depicting a Zeppelin and a balloon respectively. Accompanied by the cover of an advertising brochure by Robert S. Gatter, 35 Maiden Lane, New York City, circa 1900, with illustrations of elaborately designed thimbles, as well as the corresponding price list.