Emmigration Auction Online: Household Contents
Emmigration Auction Online: Household Contents
Lot 48: A Collection of Decorative Porcelain and Metal Thimbles including Pilgrims Rest Souvenir and Abalone Inlays
2026-10-01T17:30:00Z
Start price: R125
Lot 48:
A Collection of Decorative Porcelain and Metal Thimbles including Pilgrims Rest Souvenir and Abalone Inlays
Description
An assortment of sewing thimbles and a single needlework tool. The collection comprises various materials including porcelain, base metal, and plastic. Several porcelain thimbles feature transfer-printed floral designs, including rose and blossom motifs, some with gilded rims. One metal thimble bears a printed brown and white adhesive label reading PILGRIMS REST. Two metal thimbles are decorated with inset panels of iridescent abalone shell. A single sewing tool is included, featuring a gold-toned decorative handle. One porcelain thimble displays a blue band with printed white characters; however, the text is not clearly legible. Another porcelain thimble shows the letter G in a dark serif font. The collection also includes a translucent plastic protective cap. Untested, for sale as is.
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