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.