A Victorian Silver and Enamel Thimble, James Fenton, Birmingham, 1892, the knurled top and body above a polychrome enamel band decorate

Property from the Collection of Mrs. Bette Bittel Morgan, Phoenix, New York Provenance: Christie's "Thimbles from the Collection of Edwin F. Holmes," South Kensington, May 31, 1995

In overall good, stable condition. Tarnish and polish remnants to recesses. Some heavier wear to knurling at top. One holly berry a different hue than others, likely from production. Base rim bent very slightly out of round.

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