Steel lined silver thimbles were a great improvement in an era when thimbles were essential tools for the needleworker.Silver is soft and silver thimbles hole easily, Charles Horner's steel lined silver thimble was a significant improvement for needleworkersSteel lined silver thimble. Thimble plain rim marked CH 7 DORCAS. Upper domed body with Louise design.dorcas thimble. charles horner, steel lined silver thimble

Development of steel lined thimbles was a major improvement in the improvement of a basic domestic tool Grey box, Burgundy guarantee label on base.THE IMPROVED DORCAS (top). "MADE IN ENGLAND, Improved Dorcas Thimble.Sterling Silver- Steel lined will be exchanged FREE OF CHARGE if rendered useless from ANY cause. None Genuine unless stamped DORCAS together with INITIALsC.H. & SIZE Number on rim as shewn. CH.10 DORCAS" (base)needlework, thimble, dorcas

Small cardboard box. Lid and base. THE IMPROVED DORCAS printed on top, On base guarantee of durability (see inscriptions)Box Improved Dorcas thimble, sterling silver steel lined. On base: Made in England Will be exchanged free of charge if rendered useless from any cause. None genuine unless stamped Dorcus, together with initials CH as shown and CH10 Dorcas. On lid in gold: The improved Dorcas.