Details
A silver thimble,
the sides engraved with tendrils bearing foliage, flowers and an acorn, the tip engraved with a rosette, the border engraved with the legend, "Be Not Idell",
English, probably early seventeenth century - 2.4cms.
the sides engraved with tendrils bearing foliage, flowers and an acorn, the tip engraved with a rosette, the border engraved with the legend, "Be Not Idell",
English, probably early seventeenth century - 2.4cms.
Further details
This thimble has been left uncleaned so as to retain any remaining niello decoration.