First Thimble

[RJ55]

Had time for a short hunt after work this evening. Didn't find much, but I'll be going back. The thimble has the word GERMANY on it. Couple of brass I think grommets. A American Eagle 20 gauge shotgun brass, dates around 1922. 1952 nickel. Maybe I'll do better next go.

 

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[beez0404]

I've only found one thimble and mine was smooshed too. I've been trying to think of a good way to try to straighten it out.

 

[treblehunter]

I've only found one thimble and mine was smooshed too. I've been trying to think of a good way to try to straighten it out.

You would have to heat it and push it down onto a thimble shaped object. It can fit perfect in a display case flat, so maybe just leave it be?

Nice finds RJ.

 

[Carolina Tom]

Nice finds RJ. Hang in there. GL&HH.

 

[leslie(nova scotia)]

Thimbles are getting to be rare finds these days. Make a nice display if one had a few!

 

[park pirate]

Not bad thimbles are cool..

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Thimbles are great finds! I am still looking for my first one. GL. HH!