Antique Mauchline Ware Beehive Thimble Case DOVER CASTLE w/ Sterling Thimble


Antique Mauchline Ware Beehive Thimble Case DOVER CASTLE w/ Sterling Thimble

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Antique Mauchline Ware Beehive Thimble Case DOVER CASTLE w/ Sterling Thimble:
$75.00


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DescriptionAntique beehive shaped thimble case of Mauchline Ware with a transfer print of Dover Castle.  The integrsl needlecase serves as a thimble stand.  Included is an anique sterling silver thimble with engraved decoration and faceted rim.  The case is 1 7/8\" tall, and both pieces are in excellent condition.  

Mauchline is a town in Scotland, about 11 miles inland from the west coast.  The house of Robert Burns has brought fame to the town, and the wooden souvenirs produced to memorialize visits here were so popular, that other areas with attractions began contracting to have souvenirs produced here. This practice began in the early 19th century, with snuff  boxes, and soon expanded to every imaginable small wooden item. Most had transfers applied to the surface, but some were worked by hand in Pen Work.  These pieces became so popular that even tourist sites in America contracted for their production. Other types of Mauchline Ware had colored images of seaweed, flowers and ferns, or patterned paper surfaces.  These are more rare than the transfer print pieces.  Very highly collected.

Dover Castle is a medieval castle in Dover, Kent. It was founded in the 11th century and has been described as the \"Key to England\" due to its defensive significance throughout history. It is the largest castle in England.

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Terms of Sale

Returns accepted within 14 days for items not as represented. Please contact me, and I will be happy to make arrangements.

About Us

My passion for sewing tools began with my passion for sewing. I made most of my clothes from the time I really learned to sew in Junior High Home Economics class. I also developed a love of embroidery, especially that of the Jacobean period. Later, quilting also entered my circle of interests.
I discovered the world of antique needlework tools quiteaccidentallyduring a trip to London, and was immediately hooked. I began bringing back extras to sell to finance my own collection. I hope that others find things here that they love for their own collections.


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Antique Mauchline Ware Beehive Thimble Case DOVER CASTLE w/ Sterling Thimble:
$75.00

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