Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Birmimgham, 1889. Quentin Blake

Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Birmimgham, 1889. Quentin BlakeThis handsome antique silver thimble was hallmarked in Birmingham in 1889, by S. Blackensee & Sons . 1889, during the reign of Queen Victoria, was the year that Birmingham was granted the status of a city, despite not (at that time) having an Anglican cathedral, which had previously been a requirement for the honour in England. The thimble is simply decorated with repeated dots with a shiny rim. It is intriguing to think how many different sewing

the brooch measures 2cm tall and 4

These strikingly pretty blue topaz stones will bring a splash of colour and light to your face

This ladle is 190 years old

and with some texture to their surface

Hearts within hearts for a beautiful romantic gift

These high polished sterling silver earrings have an elegance of their own and would be a perfect gift for a free-spirited nature-lover

(code 1600)

It will be presented on a fine silver trace chain which can be worn at either 16 or 18 inches (41 or 46 cm)

Match with a necklace

The three-dimensional pendant is 4

in silver and rose gold plated silver

and is considered to be a great gift to symbolise friendship and trust