A silver thimble of small size (9) suitable for a girl. It is decorated with two patterns-a waffle design for the knurling and 'Princess May' (sunbursts) below. Hall marked on the rim for Charles Horner assayed in Chester in 1924.
2cm high
Finger aperture 13mm
In excellent condition- no needle holes.
NB. The names for the various patterns on Charles Horner thimbles are detailed in one of their adverts for the Dorcas thimble. This is illustrated on page 107 in Edwin Holmes 'A History of Thimbles'.
Stock no. B14