Description
Antique Victorian French 18ct rose gold thimble with original presentation case, c1880. The thimble being dimple engined turned top with vacant cartouch & decorative yellow gold band. Marked with French eagle head stamp. The original presentation case being leather with the jewellers name "Furtwangler, 165a, Strand". An excellent example. 
 
Significant Events 1875-1855:
1875: Captain Matthew Webb becomes the first person to swim the English Channel.
1880: The first electric street light is installed in Indiana.
1885: The first legal cremation in England.
 
 
Date
c1880
 
Weight
4.29 grams
 
Height
25mm
 
Condition.
Excellent condition with light surface marks that are consistent with genuine age, use & polishing.