very rare georgian silver filigree thimbletape measure combination circa 1800

VERY RARE GEORGIAN SILVER FILIGREE THIMBLE/TAPE MEASURE COMBINATION, CIRCA 1800


Price

£295
| $371 USD | €355 EUR


Item Ref

DEC97

Description

This exquisite and very unusual Georgian silver thimble/ tape measure combination dates circa 1800. The thimble with drum-shaped filigree body surrounding a vacant cartouche. The base of the thimble screwing onto the conforming drum-shaped tape measure. The tape measure with domed winder and suspension loop. Retaining its original silk tape. The tape starting at 4 inches (it incurred a little loss in the last 225 years!)
Hallmarks:
Unmarked as is practically always the case with filigree items, but tested as silver.
Dimensions:
Height: 5.5cm / 2,.2 inches.
Maximum diameter: 1.5cm / 0.6 inches.
Condition:
Very good
No damage to the filigree work.
Winding mechanism still working.
Postage:
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Internal Ref: DEC97


Dimensions

Height = 5 cm (2")
Width = 2 cm (1")
Depth = 2 cm (1")


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