Maison de Vente Bürgi
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Set of five cloisonné thimbles
See original version (French)
3
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Set of five cloisonné thimbles
See original version (French)
Estimate €50 - €60
Voluntary lot
Description
Set of five cloisonné thimbles
Set of five gilded metal thimbles, made using the cloisonné technique, with various designs:
1. Royal blue floral thimble — bright blue background, decorated with white and yellow flowers and green foliage.
2. Light-coloured floral thimble — off-white background, small blue, green and brown flowers scattered across the surface.
3. ‘Scales’ thimble — golden-brown background, textured interlocking pattern resembling scales or feathers.
4. ‘Owl’ die — figurative design depicting an owl’s head with large eyes ringed in gold, on an ivory background with geometric patterns.
5. Turquoise floral die — blue-green background, with a pattern of purple flowers and foliage on a reticulated background.
Each thimble features the traditional perforated top (holes for sewing) in gilded metal. Collectors’ items, probably Chinese-made in the 20th century for the Western market of thimble collectors.
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