THIMBLE

Creator(s): Unknown (Goldsmith)

Currently in storage

About this object

The thimble has a leaf rinceau carved in two color gold. The rest of the thimble is punched except for a shield for initials.

Object name:

THIMBLE

Made from:

Gold -- steel

Made in:

France

Date made:

after 1798

Size:

1.9 cm (3/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

11.112.3

Class:

GOLD

Signature marks:

SCRATCHED NUMBER 8/2 [on exterior of thimble]

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973