Antique Charles Horner Sterling Silver Thimble · Chester 1901 · Princess May ...

An exceptional antique Charles Horner sterling silver thimble, hallmarked at Chester in 1901. This beautifully engraved example features Horner's famous Princess May daisy pattern, identified by the Registered Design No. 210800, first registered in 1893. Highly sought after by collectors, Charles Horner remains one of England's most celebrated makers of silver thimbles.
 
Featuring finely engraved floral starburst decoration that wraps around the entire body. The crisp hand-engraved pattern catches the light beautifully and is complemented by an attractive geometric border around the lower half.
 
Over 120 years old, this thimble remains both a practical sewing collectible and a wonderful display piece for collectors of antique sewing tools and sterling silver.
 
Details
Maker: Charles Horner (C.H.)
Assay Office: Chester
Date: 1901
Registered Design No. 210800
Princess May daisy pattern
Thimble size: 6
Weight: 7.3 grams
Height: 25.25 mm
Inside diameter: 16.25 mm
Outside diameter (base): 17.95 mm
Outside diameter (top): 13.75 mm
Carefully packaged and shipped with tracking.
 
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