Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Sewing Étui, Six Tools, Scissors, Charles Horner Thimble, JMB Birmingham 1899, Cased

About This Piece

A fine Victorian sterling silver needlework set or étui, Birmingham 1899, maker’s mark JMB. Comprised of scissors, darning hooks, crochet hooks, a cork pull, and a thimble — all with ornate scroll handles — encased in the original presentation box with velvet and silk lining. The scissors blades are marked Sheffield. The Charles Horner thimble (1902, bright-cut engraved, size 8) is a later but sympathetic addition that completes the set beautifully. A fine set for the collector of antique sewing items.

Hallmarks & Provenance

English sterling silver, .925. Set marked with Lion Passant for sterling, Anchor for Birmingham assay office, date letter "Z" for 1899, and maker’s mark JMB. Scissors blades marked Sheffield. Thimble marked for Charles Horner, 1902, bright-cut engraved, size 8.

Details & Dimensions

• Origin: Birmingham & Sheffield, England
• Date: 1899 (set); 1902 (thimble)
• Maker: JMB, Birmingham (set); Charles Horner (thimble)
• Material: Sterling silver, .925
• Contents: Scissors, darning hooks, crochet hooks, cork pull, thimble (6 pieces)
• Decoration: Ornate scroll handles; bright-cut engraved thimble
• Length: 4½" (tools)
• Includes: Original presentation box with velvet and silk lining
• Item ID: 091026

Condition

Very good. Thimble slightly out of round. Case has wear to the leather edges.

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