1. Thimble Victoria & Albert 1840

    Reproductiion Pewter thimble made in England Victoria and Albert 1840

    Westair Reproductions
    we th v&a
    Available for sale

    This pewter thimble made in England commemorates the wedding of Queen Victoria  to Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg in 1840 . It is one of a series of reproduction English pewter thimbles including Centurian and Corinthian helmets as thimbles, Medieval, Renaissance and Tudor.

    Each comes in a clear plastic box with a description. This thimble iis very useable – especially if your fingers are a little less elegant than others ( as mine are !)

    Also available is an attractive  thimble to commemorate the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton which has ” diamonds and a sapphire ” on top as shown in the third photo  This thimble is made by Warwick Models.