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ANTIQUE 19th C. SAILOR CARVED SCRIMSHAW THIMBLE & OLD TATTING SHUTTLE
$36.00 USD

Sold on: 2014-May-18

Marketplace: eBay
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You are bidding on this antique carved thimble. Was told these were made by sailors in Victorian days. Unmarked. It is for small fingers, not child sized. It is about 3/4“ tall.Excellent condition. ...




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