![A VINTAGE SILVER THIMBLE SHOT CUP. 39 grams. 4.75 cm x 4.75 cm.: A VINTAGE SILVER THIMBLE SHOT CUP. 39 grams. 4.75 cm x 4.75 cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332661/179450631_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770603)
Silver Sewing, Weaving & Knitting
![A VINTAGE SILVER THIMBLE SHOT CUP. 39 grams. 4.75 cm x 4.75 cm.: A VINTAGE SILVER THIMBLE SHOT CUP. 39 grams. 4.75 cm x 4.75 cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332661/179450631_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770603)
![A Collection of 77 Silver Thimbles with various marks. Total weight of silver 347g (77): A Collection of 77 Silver Thimbles with various marks. Total weight of silver 347g (77)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332661/179450703_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770603)
![AN EDWARDIAN SILVER MOUNTED HORSE HOOF PIN CUSHION. London 1911. 282 grams overall. 14.5 cm x 8.5 cm: AN EDWARDIAN SILVER MOUNTED HORSE HOOF PIN CUSHION. London 1911. 282 grams overall. 14.5 cm x 8.5 cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332661/179450221_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770603)
![A LOVELY ANTIQUE SILVER AND TORTOISESHELL CONCERTINA SEWING BOX. 1343 grams overall. 20 cm x 15.5 cm: A LOVELY ANTIQUE SILVER AND TORTOISESHELL CONCERTINA SEWING BOX. 1343 grams overall. 20 cm x 15.5 cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332661/179451068_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770603)
![ASSORTED SILVER BOXES AND THIMBLES. 42 grams. (qty): ASSORTED SILVER BOXES AND THIMBLES. 42 grams. (qty)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332661/179450273_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770603)
![6 assorted silver thimbles to include examples by Charles Horner, Henry Griffiths & Sons, C C May &: 6 assorted silver thimbles to include examples by Charles Horner, Henry Griffiths & Sons, C C May & Sons and two Charles & Diana Royal wedding commemorative thimbles one with monogram CD and Prince of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1605/332684/179715306_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122008)
![A large Victorian pin cushion of circular form, the silver sleeve with pierced foliate decoration,: A large Victorian pin cushion of circular form, the silver sleeve with pierced foliate decoration, hallmarked London 1890, maker Army & Navy Cooperative Society Ltd. Approx. 2 1/4" high Please Note -](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1605/332684/179715204_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122008)
![Two Continental Silver and Enamel Thimbles. Stamped 84. 2.3cm x 1.8cm., total weight 19.5g (2): Two Continental Silver and Enamel Thimbles. Stamped 84. 2.3cm x 1.8cm., total weight 19.5g (2)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332661/179450919_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770603)
![Roulette Spinning Wheel 1.5oz Silver Coin Niue: Roulette Spinning Wheel 1.5oz Silver Coin Niue -- Roulette Spinning Wheel 1.5oz Silver Coin Niue #NGFY28913v8](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3206/332939/179734600_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718215684)
![Roulette Spinning Wheel 1.5oz Silver Coin Niue: Roulette Spinning Wheel 1.5oz Silver Coin Niue -- Roulette Spinning Wheel 1.5oz Silver Coin Niue #TSD28913v8](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6988/332905/179694161_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718217143)
![A silver needle case maker Ari D Norman, together with silver handled scissors. Scissors approx. 4: A silver needle case maker Ari D Norman, together with silver handled scissors. Scissors approx. 4 1/4" long (2) Please Note - we do not make reference to the condition of lots within descriptions. We](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1605/332684/179715310_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122008)
![Two silver thimbles, one hallmarked Birmingham 1898, the other hallmarked 1930 maker Henry Griffith: Two silver thimbles, one hallmarked Birmingham 1898, the other hallmarked 1930 maker Henry Griffith & Sons Ltd. (2) Please Note - we do not make reference to the condition of lots within descriptions.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1605/332684/179715422_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122008)
![A silver thimble with fawn / deer / Bambi detail. Marked Sterling. Please Note - we do not make: A silver thimble with fawn / deer / Bambi detail. Marked Sterling. Please Note - we do not make reference to the condition of lots within descriptions. We are however happy to provide additional infor](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1605/332684/179715334_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122008)
![Two silver thimbles hallmarked Birmingham 1928 maker Henry Griffith & Sons Ltd and Birmingham 1925: Two silver thimbles hallmarked Birmingham 1928 maker Henry Griffith & Sons Ltd and Birmingham 1925 Henry Griffith & Sons Ltd (2) Please Note - we do not make reference to the condition of lots within](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1605/332684/179715360_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122008)
![AN EDWARDIAN SILVER TOP HAT PIN CUSHION: AN EDWARDIAN SILVER TOP HAT PIN CUSHION with applied enamel coat of arms by Spurrier & Co, Birmingham, 1905, 20g (5cm wide)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6817/333495/180085695_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718404111)
![Two silver thimbles with floral decoration, comprising a Victorian example hallmarked Chester 1890,: Two silver thimbles with floral decoration, comprising a Victorian example hallmarked Chester 1890, maker HW, the other hallmarked Birmingham 1909, maker James Fenton & Co. (2) Please Note - we do not](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1605/332684/179715200_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122008)
![A Victorian carved coquilla nut thimble case modelled as an acorn. Containing a Victorian silver: A Victorian carved coquilla nut thimble case modelled as an acorn. Containing a Victorian silver thimble hallmarked Birmingham 1896, maker James Fenton. Approx. 2" long Please Note - we do not make re](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1605/332685/179718085_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122165)
![A MIXED LOT OF SILVER AND SILVER PLATED ITEMS.: A MIXED LOT OF SILVER AND SILVER PLATED ITEMS, the silver items comprising of a spoon, sugar tongs, stamp case, five thimbles, a silver thimble in an egg-shaped case, glave stretcher and two silver en](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6817/333495/180085700_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718404111)
![AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY SILVER ENAMEL PIN CUSHION AND MIRROR: AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY SILVER ENAMEL PIN CUSHION AND MIRROR the pin cushion formed as a buckled shoe, the mirror with applied enamel plaque of Illawalla. 46g (mirror 11cm long)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6817/333495/180085670_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718404111)
![AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY SILVER NOVELTY PIN CUSHION: AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY SILVER NOVELTY PIN CUSHION Modelled as an elephant - Birmingham. (68mm wide)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6817/333495/180085468_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718404111)
![A silver pin cushion of oval form hallmarked Birmingham 1905, maker E. Mander & Sons. Approx. 3 1/2": A silver pin cushion of oval form hallmarked Birmingham 1905, maker E. Mander & Sons. Approx. 3 1/2" wide Please Note - we do not make reference to the condition of lots within descriptions. We are ho](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1605/332684/179715384_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122008)
![Two Continental Silver and Enamel Thimbles. Stamped 84. 2.2cm x 1.7cm., total weight 19.5g (2): Two Continental Silver and Enamel Thimbles. Stamped 84. 2.2cm x 1.7cm., total weight 19.5g (2)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332661/179450909_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770603)
![Two Continental Silver and Enamel Thimbles. Stamped 84. 2.2cm x 1.8cm., total weight 20.2g (2): Two Continental Silver and Enamel Thimbles. Stamped 84. 2.2cm x 1.8cm., total weight 20.2g (2)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332661/179450894_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770603)
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![Enigmatic Elizabethan-style silver and Ming porcelain goblet lands at Chiswick June 11](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/178878213_1_x.jpg)
Enigmatic Elizabethan-style silver and Ming porcelain goblet lands at Chiswick June 11
LONDON, UK — At the third time of asking, an enigmatic Elizabethan style silver and porcelain goblet carries an estimate of £6,000-£8,000 ($7,700-$10,000) at Chiswick Auctions on June 11. The so-called de Pinna cup, cataloged as dating from circa 1580-1600, appears at auction following an examination by a committee of experts and two episodes of […]
![American, English, and Continental Silver comes to New York May 28](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/178020302_1_x.jpg)
American, English, and Continental Silver comes to New York May 28
NEW YORK — American, English, and Continental silver ranging from the 18th to the 21st centuries comes to market at Jasper52 on Tuesday, May 28 exclusively at LiveAuctioneers. The sale is highlighted by this early 18th-century George II silver bread basket, made in London in 1728 by Thomas Farren. With a beautiful scrolling edge upper […]
![New England and midwestern 19th-century silver holloware arrives at SJ Auctioneers May 26](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/177632887_1_x.jpg)
New England and midwestern 19th-century silver holloware arrives at SJ Auctioneers May 26
BROOKLYN, NY — Hollowares from heyday of American silver manufacturing will appear at SJ Auctioneers on Sunday, May 26. Bidding for the array of late 19th- and early 20th-century domestic silver forms by eminent and preeminent New England and Midwest makers is available online at LiveAuctioneers. Estimated at $1,500-$2,000 each are handwrought Gilded Age wares […]
![Spurned when new, Erik Magnussen’s silver designs have found an enthusiastic audience](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Footed-bowl.jpg)
Spurned when new, Erik Magnussen’s silver designs have found an enthusiastic audience
NEW YORK – Danish American silversmith Erik Magnussen (1884-1961) dreamed up stunning, innovative silver designs in the late 1920s, but he might have been a little too far ahead of his time. This Art Deco-era footed silver dish for Gorham by Erik Magnussen, having toucan-form handles, made $6,000 plus the buyer’s premium in May 2023. […]