An assortment of decorative thimbles, primarily crafted from ceramic with several examples in glass and metal. The ceramic thimbles feature polychrome transfer-printed illustrations depicting a wide variety of motifs, including British landmarks, regional towns, wildlife, and heritage sites. Visible text references various locations such as Cornwall, Devon, Brighton, Norfolk, and Caernarfon Castle, as well as specific properties including Saltram House, Dunster, and Bekonscot Model Village. The collection includes metal thimbles, some featuring enamelled crests or pictorial inserts, and clear glass specimens. The items are presented in four square wooden display cases, each featuring sixteen individual compartments and hinged lids, alongside a larger wall-mounted wooden display rack shaped like a map of Great Britain. Several of the ceramic thimbles bear printed marks to the interior indicating they are made of fine bone china.
Condition report:
The collection is in generally good condition. The ceramic and glass thimbles show minor surface wear and light rubbing to some transfer prints and gilded rims. The metal examples show slight tarnishing. The wooden display cases and the Great Britain rack exhibit minor surface scratches, dust, and general wear consistent with age and domestic use.
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