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Tool - Saddler's thimble, Circa 1885
... ...Leathermaking tools...Sailmaking tools Leathermaking tools sailmakers palm Indistinct maker's name stamped into leather: "Thomas Bane (or Rane?) ...
Saddlers thimbles are used to help pass thick needles through hard leather while protecting hands. Leather saddler's thimble designed to fit into palm of right hand over the thumb.Indistinct maker's name stamped into leather: "Thomas Bane (or Rane?) 1885 London"sailmaking tools, leathermaking tools, sailmakers palm