Victorian era Treen acorn shape thimble case | #1 Pig Prom Coalport Rose Garden bud vase

Coalport Rose Garden bud vase

clean crazing noted that will only worry the most fastidious eye

and the forks and shafts are all Sterling Silver [normally a Silver Ferrule and plated forks - there was no expense spared here

and golden stamens swirling like ruched taffeta in a waltz

Kees van Dongen

Victorian era Treen acorn shape thimble case | #1 Pig Prom Coalport Rose Garden bud vaseVictorian era Treen acorn shape thimble case The timber looks like Beech The upper section unscrews from the base to reveal a compartment that is perfect for storage of thimbles or needles c. 1875 Approx 8cms (3 1 4") tall Approx 3cms (1 1 4") wide In excellent condition Small flat section on one side, which lets your thumb sit flat in to unscrew the top [I'd say it has been worn in over the passage of time]