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167 pieces, a vintage collection of porcelain and bone china thimbles from British makers, overall in good to very good condition.
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Collection of 167 vintage porcelain & Bone China thimbles — Europe & worldwide — British makers & artisan pieces
Important and extensive collection of 167 collector’s thimbles in porcelain, bone china, ceramic and terracotta, assembled over several decades through travels across Europe and beyond.
The lot is offered as a single unit and represents a rare opportunity to acquire a coherent and geographically diverse collection, with over 25 countries represented and more than 100 identifiable locations.
As detailed in the accompanying documentation , the collection includes a wide range of production types, from quality industrial pieces to unique handcrafted examples.
KEY FEATURES
167 pieces
Period: circa 1960–2000
Materials: porcelain, fine bone china, glazed ceramic, terracotta, resin
Origin: private Italian collection
Sale: single lot only
COLLECTOR HIGHLIGHTS
Identified British manufacturers
Several thimbles are produced by well-known British Bone China makers, including:
Birchcroft, G.W. Potteries, Cotswold Fine English China, Aston China, James Gerard, Cottage Thimbles, J.N.S. Chown and others.
These marks significantly enhance the collectibility of the lot.
Cobalt blue prestige group
Five cobalt blue enamel thimbles with gilt decoration and central medallion, typical of Austrian/German production from the 1970s–80s, representing the most valuable pieces in the collection.
Hand-painted artisan pieces
A selection of unique, non-industrial items including:
Camogli (hand-painted), Tagliacozzo terracotta, Santorini and Naxos, and a Scandinavian signed piece “Svante”.
Exceptional geographic coverage
The collection spans over 25 countries, including Italy, France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Croatia, Bosnia, Greece, Jordan, Canada, USA and more.
CONDITION
The vast majority of pieces are in good to very good condition, with no visible major damage.
Only minor signs of age and display are present, consistent with a vintage collection of this size.
Terracotta and artisan pieces show natural patina.
PROVENANCE
Private Italian collection, assembled over many years through direct purchase at the locations depicted.
Offered on the market for the first time.
NOTE FOR COLLECTORS
Large and coherent collection spanning over 25 countries, featuring identified British manufacturers, Bone China pieces, hand-painted artisan examples and a refined cobalt blue group.
A well-structured lot, ideal for expanding an existing collection or starting a high-level thematic collection.
Collection of 167 vintage porcelain & Bone China thimbles — Europe & worldwide — British makers & artisan pieces
Important and extensive collection of 167 collector’s thimbles in porcelain, bone china, ceramic and terracotta, assembled over several decades through travels across Europe and beyond.
The lot is offered as a single unit and represents a rare opportunity to acquire a coherent and geographically diverse collection, with over 25 countries represented and more than 100 identifiable locations.
As detailed in the accompanying documentation , the collection includes a wide range of production types, from quality industrial pieces to unique handcrafted examples.
KEY FEATURES
167 pieces
Period: circa 1960–2000
Materials: porcelain, fine bone china, glazed ceramic, terracotta, resin
Origin: private Italian collection
Sale: single lot only
COLLECTOR HIGHLIGHTS
Identified British manufacturers
Several thimbles are produced by well-known British Bone China makers, including:
Birchcroft, G.W. Potteries, Cotswold Fine English China, Aston China, James Gerard, Cottage Thimbles, J.N.S. Chown and others.
These marks significantly enhance the collectibility of the lot.
Cobalt blue prestige group
Five cobalt blue enamel thimbles with gilt decoration and central medallion, typical of Austrian/German production from the 1970s–80s, representing the most valuable pieces in the collection.
Hand-painted artisan pieces
A selection of unique, non-industrial items including:
Camogli (hand-painted), Tagliacozzo terracotta, Santorini and Naxos, and a Scandinavian signed piece “Svante”.
Exceptional geographic coverage
The collection spans over 25 countries, including Italy, France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Croatia, Bosnia, Greece, Jordan, Canada, USA and more.
CONDITION
The vast majority of pieces are in good to very good condition, with no visible major damage.
Only minor signs of age and display are present, consistent with a vintage collection of this size.
Terracotta and artisan pieces show natural patina.
PROVENANCE
Private Italian collection, assembled over many years through direct purchase at the locations depicted.
Offered on the market for the first time.
NOTE FOR COLLECTORS
Large and coherent collection spanning over 25 countries, featuring identified British manufacturers, Bone China pieces, hand-painted artisan examples and a refined cobalt blue group.
A well-structured lot, ideal for expanding an existing collection or starting a high-level thematic collection.
Details
Number of objects
167
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Condition
Very good
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