Vintage Sterling Silver Thimble with Blue John Stone, Birmingham 1989

A beautifully crafted vintage sterling silver thimble featuring a striking domed Blue John stone on top. Fully hallmarked for Birmingham, England, and dated 1989, this thimble was made by silversmith D.S. Williams. The vivid purple and white banding in the Blue John is characteristic of this rare fluorite found only in Derbyshire, UK. A lovely piece for collectors of sewing antiques or British silver.
 
Details:
 
Weight: 7.9 grams
Height: 2.3 cm
Top (stone bezel): 13.15 mm
Outer base diameter: 21 mm
Inner base diameter: 16.7 mm
Material: Sterling silver
Stone: Blue John
Hallmarks: DSW (maker), anchor (Birmingham), lion passant (sterling), "P" (1989)
Maker: D.S. Williams
Origin: Birmingham, England
Era: Late 20th Century
Style: Traditional English silver thimble
Condition: Very good vintage condition
 
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