ID on Antique Silver Thimble ........

[Goldiver]

This one should be alot easier for you experts than the last one I posted .

I found this silver thimble at a former girls academy in Washington County New York. The academy dates well into the 1800's, mid 1800's or earlier. The silvermark appears to be that of Simons, Brothers, & CO. and according to the internet it began thimble production in the 1840's. The silvermark on mine seems to be a variant of the one pictured on American Silver Marks, so I was hoping one of you folks had a book that would narrow down the production date on this one.

Any help is appreciated, and a big thank you to all who helped out on my last ID.

 

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[Glenn-RI]

Sorry, I can't help dating the thimble. But that's in really nice shape. It has a lot of nice detail. It looks a little out-of-round but that can be straightened out. Great find!

Glenn

 

[PBK]

Can't help much, but I do know that Simons Bros. & Co. began using this mark (Gothic "S" within an upturned bell or shield) in 1888, and officially registered it in 1907. It has remained in use ever since. Here's a link to more info about the company:

http://www.simonsbrothers.com/home.htm

They can probably identify the pattern and supply a date for it.

 

[CRUSADER]

Not British but looks late 19th century.

 

[CarolinaDigs]

Really great thimble !

 

[Rob66]

Nice...Swedish maybe
RD

 

[PBK]

Nice...Swedish maybe
RD

American.

Philadelphia, PA.

http://www.simonsbrothers.com/home.htm

 

[Rob66]

Well Made.Nice, fine... design on it.

 

[Goldiver]

Thank you very much everyone! I will try to contact the company and see if they have the maufacture records for this style.

 

[Evolution]

Beautiful ornate silver thimble. Very nice find. That would make my day.

 

[Monty]

Beautiful little silver thimble. Would add class to any collection. Nice find. Monty

 

[Peerless67]

Quote " Unfortunately, there is no way to date a USA silver thimble. We know which makers made thimbles between what years but that is about as close as you can come to determining the age of a thimble. We know that KMcD made thimbles from 1832-1932, Goldsmith Stern 1890-1933, Webster 1880s-1950 and Simons from 1839 to the present and are still in business And this is just a few. Some thimbles have patent dates on them which helps to determine the age somewhat and still others are sometimes inscribed in the cartouche a special year when the thimble was given as a gift. I am sorry I could not be of more help. "

dont know if that helps