| This is a beautiful 18 karat yellow gold antique French thimble. It bears the French eagle’s head hallmark indicating that the thimble is made of 18 karat gold, and the maker’s mark of Jacob Levy of Paris, circa 1870 (see Dictionnaire des poincons de fabricants d’ouvrages d’or et d’argent, No.02578). The thimble is meticulously crafted with a scallop shaped chased and engraved scroll and foliate motif border, centering an unengraved heart shaped cartouche for engraving a monogram. This is a true collectors piece and is in excellent original condition. Height: 1 1/8 Inches. Diameter at opening: 3/4 Inch. Weight: 5.8 dwt. Price: $1,200 Stock #BF267 |