Thimble case
Category
Objets de vertu
Date
1701 - 1800
Materials
metal and enamel
Measurements
50 mm (Length)
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Polesden Lacey, Surrey
NT 1247139
Summary
A Bilston enamel egg-shaped thimble case. The case was fashioned to hold sewing thimbles and is painted with delicate blue, orange and rose flower bouquets. Given as a gift to Mrs Greville by the Queen of Spain.
Provenance
Given to Mrs Greville by the Queen of Spain.
Marks and inscriptions
9039 (inscribed inside)
