Simons Brothers Sterling Silver Thimble With Flowers

Description
For your consideration is a Simons Brothers
sterling silver thimble.
The thimble is
decorated with a flowers around half of the bottom.
The size is 9 and is marked as such on the
thimble.
The inside is marked with the
maker’s mark for the Simons Brothers Company along with ‘STERLING SILVER’.
The Simons Brothers Company was founded by
George Washington Simons in Philadelphia in 1839.
In 1858, George W. Simons & Brother is
described as employing 60 people and manufacturing “gold and Silver pen
and pencil cases … gold, silver and steel topped thimbles, finger shields,
tooth and ear picks, watch keys, gold pens, cane heads, bracelets, breast pins,
earrings, finger rings, sleeve buttons, studs, guard slides, charms, seals,
badges, etc.
During the Civil War,
Simons added officers and presentation Swords to their line. Many of the finest
Presentation Swords were made by this firm. Swords with gold hilts set with
gems and etched and engraved blades are prized holdings at the Pennsylvania
Historical Society in Philadelphia and the United States Naval Academy in
Annapolis.
In the late 1800s Simons
Brothers and Company became official jewelers for various fraternities.
The company is still produces fine gold and
sterling silver products today.
Condition
No
damage is noted. Please review the photographs to form your opinion as to the
condition.
Size
Length:
0.80 inch
Width:
0.70 inch
Weight:
4.88 grams
Terms
of Buying
Before
offering an item, we try our very best to find out as much information as
possible about the item so we can give you accurate descriptions.
Opinions on the condition can vary, depending
on the person giving it.
This is why we
provide large, clear, and detailed photographs of the items.
We rely on you to take your time to read the
description, study the pictures carefully and to ask questions in order to
satisfy yourself that the item is up to your expectations before you place a
bid.
If you have any questions regarding
the item, simply contact us through the ‘ask seller a question’ at the top of
the page.
We will do our best to answer
your questions in a timely manner.
Payment
& Shipping
A
postage discount will be given, if possible, for multiple purchases made.
Please submit your payment within 2 days of
purchase.
After your payment has been
received, we will ship your item within 2 business days.
Return
Policy
Most
of the items we sell are antiques or vintage and have been used and enjoyed
throughout the years.
Most pieces will
show signs of wear.
Returns are accepted
only in the unlikely event the item has been misrepresented.