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A beautiful, instantly displayable vintage haberdashery starter lot! This curated collection pairs five unique antique and vintage brass sewing thimbles with a gorgeous mid-century Chinese cloisonné enamel trinket box.
The set includes unique, highly sought-after global maker marks and distinct historical details, making it a perfect gift for sewing enthusiasts, antique collectors, or vintage home decorators.
What is Included in This Set:
• 1 Antique Tailor's Thimble: Features a unique maker emblem and size 9 stamp, complete with two distinct factory/tailor-pierced holes originally used to attach it to a chatelaine ribbon.
• 1 Antique "ENGLAND" Stamped Thimble: A classic heavy-patina British utility piece with deep dimples and a bold country stamp on the smooth rim.
• 1 Vintage "JAPAN" Stamped Thimble: A mid-20th-century export thimble featuring a size 5 stamp and a distinct vertical ribbed "waffle" border.
• 2 Antique Fine-Knurled Utility Thimbles: Standard, heavy-duty domestic workhorses featuring a highly detailed, tiny vertical ridge pattern along the very bottom rolled lip.
• 1 Cloisonné Enamel Trinket Box: Handcrafted brass box shaped like a butterfly. Features vibrant blue, green, and red glass enamel fill with intricate wirework details. Ideal for holding the thimble collection on a shelf or vanity.
Condition: All pieces are in excellent vintage/antique condition with a rich, uncleaned natural patina, authentic wear, and clear maker markings as shown in the photos.