Rare sterling Victorian thimble holder in the shape of an acorn retro Gold plated brass

Gold plated brass

This piece was originally made for my bergdorf goodman line

It weighs 30

Measures 2 inches including the ring at the top

Rare sterling Victorian thimble holder in the shape of an acorn retro Gold plated brassA lovely large, silver Victorian thimble holder in the shape of an acorn. In Victorian times the acorn was considered a symbol of fertility. The top of the acorn is heavily embossed with an Oakleaf pattern, and the bottom of the acorn is hand engraved with the initials EW. It measures an inch and a half including the bail and weighs 10. 9 g. quite rare and in good condition with just a few small dings