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About Antique and Vintage Thimbles

Made since Roman times, the thimble is a necessary part of hand-sewing. Made in Europe from gold, silver, and bronze, the majority of antique thimbles found today date from the 19th century and were machine-made. Older thimbles were made of leather, bronze, and iron, and are extremely rare today. Many varieties have been made, in every imaginable material, frequently to commemorate events such as a war victory or even an election.


Interviews & Articles

An Interview With Antique Sewing Thimble Collector Sue Gowan New!

My husband, Mike, used to buy me pieces of china. One day he bought me a Jasperware blue Wedgwood thimble and…  [more]

An Interview With Antique Sewing Machine Collector Harry Berzack New!

I work for a sewing machine distribution company that was started by my late father. We mainly distribute ind…  [more]

An Interview on Vintage Fashion, Sewing, and Aprons with Author Amy Karol

I think I started collecting vintage aprons seriously probably in 1991, my first year of college. I was an ab…  [more]

Guest Column: Collecting Vintage Sewing Patterns

Paper sewing patterns were first manufactured in the middle of the 1800s. These first paper patterns were des…  [more]



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Aksel Holmsen Norway - Silver & Enamel Thimble - Scenic$484.49 Ends Monday 14 bids 38 watchers
Superb 18k Gold Thimble With W/ Enamel Circling Hearts$205.26 Ends Wednesday 6 bids 30 watchers
Antique 14k Gold Thimble Nice!$185.00 Ends Sunday 4 bids 14 watchers
Simons Sterling Thimble Jigger In Red Leather Case $51.00 Ends Wednesday 8 bids 8 watchers
Gorgeous 14k Gold Thimble *c1880's$51.00 Ends Monday 5 bids
Vintage 14k Gold Thimble Ornate With Birds & Holly Nr!!$49.50 Ends in 21 hours 1 bid 13 watchers
Antique Cased Sewing Set, Stg Sil Needle Case Thimble$46.67 Ends Wednesday 7 bids 37 watchers
Antique Enameled Sterling Bird Thimble * Early 20th Cen$46.00 Ends Tuesday 6 bids 36 watchers
Rare 1920s Sterling Silver & Enamel Guilloche Thimble$42.59 Ends Monday 6 bids 28 watchers
Set Of 10 Wedgwood Jasper Thimbles - Kings + Queens$40.90 Ends in 22 hours 1 bid 12 watchers
Unique Totem Pole Thimble 6 Pewter Collectable Thimbles$39.27 Ends Wednesday 1 bid 1 watcher
Beautiful Old Red Guilloche Enamel Thimble Sewing Kit$36.75 Ends Monday 8 bids 11 watchers
Fabulous Sterling Silver Thimble W/ Xmas Bells & Holly $36.00 Ends Wednesday 4 bids 13 watchers
Vintage Fish Ceramic Collectable Thimble$32.77 Ends in 22 hours 2 bids 6 watchers
Metal Character Thimbles X 25 And Wooden Display Stand$32.74 Ends Saturday 2 bids 2 watchers
Huge Lot Of 54 Collectable Thimbles And Display!$29.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 8 watchers
Good Antique Acorn Shaped Sewing Thimble Holder$29.46 Ends Tuesday 7 bids 38 watchers
Old Victorian Sewing Engraved 14k Gold Floral Thimble$27.51 Ends Wednesday 2 bids 20 watchers
Old Norway Sewing Sterling Silver Blue Enamel Thimble$27.51 Ends Wednesday 2 bids 19 watchers
Sterling Thimble Bicentennial Freedom Liberty Bell$26.52 Ends in 18 hours 4 bids 8 watchers
Victorian Box With 4 Old Silver Thimbles 1 Childs$26.19 Ends in 22 hours 4 bids 15 watchers
3 X Mixed Salvation Army Fine Bone China Thimbles$26.19 Ends Monday 10 bids 2 watchers
Great Buy! 115 Personal & Advertising Plastic Thimbles$26.00 Ends Thursday 7 bids 2 watchers
Desert Rose Handpainted Franciscan Thimble - F Marked$25.00 Ends Sunday 3 bids 9 watchers
Sterling Thimble & Scissors Set In Case - Oslo, Norway$24.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid 9 watchers
Blue Crown Porcelain Thimble - 18kt Gold Trim-unusual$23.49 Ends Monday 5 bids 2 watchers
Lot 7 Simon Brothers Silver Thimbles, C. 1895$22.00 Ends Sunday 4 bids 16 watchers
1890's Sterling Silver Stern Fluted Gold Band Thimble$21.50 Ends in 14 hours 12 bids 7 watchers
Pewter Bone Scrimshaw Admiral Z Whale Ship Thimble$20.50 Ends in 15 hours 17 bids 8 watchers
Antique Crochet Hooks, Tatting Shuttles, Thimble-nice!$20.50 Ends in 18 hours 9 bids 6 watchers
Antique Sterling Silver Thimble Emamel Rose & Stone Cap$20.50 Ends Monday 3 bids 21 watchers
Antique Sterling Silver Filigree Thimble Holder~1900's$20.50 Ends Wednesday 2 bids 15 watchers
Lot 4 Victorian Era Old Antique Silver Sewing Thimbles$20.49 Ends Sunday 10 bids 9 watchers
A Wooden Thimble Cabinet Containing 48 China Thimbles $20.48 Ends in 16 hours 4 bids 8 watchers
Very Old Bakelite Adverising Thimble Stand "dorcas"$20.46 Ends Monday 13 bids 10 watchers
Stunning Caithness Millefiori Deep Orange Glass Thimble$19.64 Ends Wednesday 3 bids 9 watchers
Tcc Ironstone Thimble - Teddy Bears$18.82 Ends Sunday 6 bids
Antique Sterling Silver Thimble - Prov Pat Non Slip$17.19 Ends in 1 hour 6 bids 13 watchers
Antique 14k Gold Hand-engraved Thimble In Finger Size 8$16.50 Ends Friday 3 bids 14 watchers
Bilston And Battersea Enamels Floral Thimble Antique$16.35 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 13 watchers
Antique Victorian 1890's Signed Sterling Thimble $15.50 Ends in 51 mins 5 bids 12 watchers
Victorian Signed Sterling Thimble-bees & Flowers$15.47 Ends Tuesday 4 bids 8 watchers
Wood Painted Lady Thimble & Vintage Darner Needle Case$15.25 Ends in 19 hours 4 bids 16 watchers
Vintage Enameled Sterling Kitty Cat Thimble * Hlmk1988$13.50 Ends Monday 4 bids 5 watchers

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