RARE 'SILVER JUBILEE' SOLID SILVER/GILT THIMBLE AND JEWELLED CROWN PAIR - 1977
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Rare item. Solid silver English hallmarked thimble and crown cover combination in presentation case. The thimble is plain silver with '1952 E II R 1972' engraved to the side. The crown has a plain silver base with a gilt finish to the remainder, the detail includes fleur de lys and there are four red gemstones on each of the shoulders. Not sure what they are, possibly rubies or garnets. Topped with a cross. The thimble bears the makers mark 'TPC', the lion denoting sterling silver, and the panthers head for London. About 2.2 cms tall, 2.1 cms diameter and weighs 8.3g. The crown also bears the makers mark 'TPC', the lion denoting sterling silver, the panthers head, and the date letter 'c' for 1977. Further hallmarked with the additional duty mark to commemorate the silver jubilee. About 3.2 cms tall and 2.4 cms in diameter and about 10g in weight. Original case with the label attached underneath, as shown in the last picture, 'THIS SILVER THIMBLE AND CROWN COVER IS ONE OF A PRIVATE EDITION OF ONLY 200 DESIGNED BY JENNIFER M YOUNG TO COMMEMORATE THE SILVER JUBILEE OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II LONG MAY SHE REIGN'. Excellent condition. Red felt base of case replaced otherwise original order. I have other interesting silver listed; please take a look at my other items and check out my new shop! ems !
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