Details
A silver thimble,
constructed in two parts, the separate inner lining pierced, the border of the outer sheath stamped, "Marsdens Patent Ventilator",
English, circa 1850 - 2.4cms.
constructed in two parts, the separate inner lining pierced, the border of the outer sheath stamped, "Marsdens Patent Ventilator",
English, circa 1850 - 2.4cms.
Further details
The first patented thimble, No.13341, 12th May 1850, shown at the 1851 Great Exhibition.