Antique French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Thimble, ca. 1900

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Antique French Art Nouveau SterlingSilver Thimble, ca. 1900 DESCRIPTION LARGER IMAGE SEE ADDITIONAL PICTURES BELOW Antique French Art Nouveau (Belle �poque) silver thimble with plain knurled top over an applied border decorated with garlands of flowers, ribbons and scrolls. Vacant cartouche. Made ca 1900. Hallmarked with the boar's head (t�te de sanglier) silver guarantee mark - used by the Paris Assay Office from 1838 to indicate a fineness of 800 or higher on small silver articles. There is also a faint maker's mark. Below and to the right of the cartouche the thimble is also marked Ag 925 which is very probably an import mark. Some needle scratches but otherwise in excellent condition - in round with no holes, dents, damage or repairs. Height approx. 2.4 cm; internal base diameter approx. 1.6 cm; weight 6.3 grams. PAYMENT & SHIPPING DETAILS PAYMENT: I prefer payment by Paypal and I accept only Paypal payments from overseas (Non-UK) winning bidders. UK bidders may pay by cheque or postal order. Payment or notification of intended payment is expected at the close of the auction. SHIPPING UK: Royal Mail First Class: �3.50; Special Delivery �6.50. Overseas / Non-UK: Standard Airmail: �3.50. Royal Mail Signed For �9.00. I am happy to combine costs for multiple purchases within the same week. Items will be dispatched as soon as read more