Historical information

Silver thimble made in America c 1880's when there was still a huge amount of domestic sewing down by hand and a thimble was an essential tool to protect the finger tip when pushing a needle through fabric. Sterling silver thimbles were special for their precious metal and this one came into the collection in a presentation box (T 513 1)

Significance

Simons Bros of Philadelphia, PA USA were a very large jewellery manufacturing company which started c 1840's, with successful mechanisation the firm was able to increase production and sell its products in the booming 1870-1880's and is still in business in 2024.

Physical description

Sterling Silver Thimble with dimpled top half and panelled base

Inscriptions & markings

4 (size) on panel on lower band.
Inside apex: Cursive S in a shield = Simons trademark